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GK53 UOH

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

276,645 mi
Last recorded276,645 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 UOH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 276,645 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear upper tail lights inop

Pass 25 Sep 2012 215,751 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 229,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 229,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 207,510 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 182,587 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 157,772 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 157,772 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 128,863 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 128,863 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 102,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 102,311 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 UOH is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UOH, 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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What year was GK53 UOH registered?

GK53 UOH is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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