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GK53 LBL

2003 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

183,312 mi
Last recorded183,312 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 LBL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 183,312 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 183,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 167,191 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material less than backing plate (3.5.1g)

Corrosion to rear springs

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Power steering resevoir ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 167,191 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material less than backing plate (3.5.1g)

Corrosion to rear springs

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Power steering resevoir ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 152,860 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 152,858 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 235/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer bracket broken (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 146,192 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 146,191 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 138,225 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 138,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 130,298 miles

n/s/f side light dim

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r upper side light not working

slight play in n/s track rod end

Fail 23 Nov 2013 130,298 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f side light dim

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r upper side light not working

slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 4 Dec 2012 122,410 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 114,642 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 114,642 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 105,344 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 98,218 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 90,355 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 80,174 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 80,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 59,010 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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GK53 LBL is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 110,133 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK53 LBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GK53 LBL is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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