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GK53 UON

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

155,190 mi
Last recorded155,190 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 155,190 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 155,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (slightly worn, but still clearing screen) (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 150,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 147,103 miles

airbag service indicated on dashboard

Fail 25 Nov 2021 147,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

airbag service indicated on dashboard

Pass 9 Oct 2020 140,743 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 140,743 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 133,369 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 123,575 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 123,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and has no beam image (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear antiroll bar d ring bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 114,811 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 113,094 miles

Offside Front 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 30 Jul 2014 111,285 miles

dampness around fuel tank

handbrake travel

Pass 22 Jul 2013 108,367 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 108,367 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 100,717 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 100,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 88,097 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 88,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 86,183 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 83,266 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 83,262 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear anti roll bar D mounting bushes worn

Pass 14 Mar 2007 75,300 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 UON is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UON, 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 UON registered?

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

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