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GL53 RXA

2003 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,756 mi
Last recorded159,756 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 RXA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 159,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 153,366 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 153,360 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 147,088 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 147,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 145,542 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 144,534 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 140,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 134,599 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake travel getting high.

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 134,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake travel getting high.

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 129,575 miles

Both front bump stops worn

Both front flexi brake hoses perishing

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Both front tyres close to the legal limit

Nearside rear upper sidelight inoperative

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar centre bushes

Fail 26 Nov 2018 129,575 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Both front bump stops worn

Both front flexi brake hoses perishing

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Both front tyres close to the legal limit

Nearside rear upper sidelight inoperative

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar centre bushes

Pass 4 Dec 2017 125,018 miles

Both front lower wishbones, front bushes partially worn

Front tyres very close to inner arches on lock to lock check. signs of wear Offside front inner arch

Pass 6 Dec 2016 120,584 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

Wipers poor

Pass 28 Sep 2015 113,051 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2014 108,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Fail 18 Sep 2014 108,051 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 18 Jul 2013 100,822 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres touching inner wheelarch on full lock.

front wiper blades deteriorated

offside rear side light bulb not work but still emits more than 50% of light

rear brake back plate noisy on disc

rear exhaust box bracket snapped of system sill supported

Fail 18 Jul 2013 100,822 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres touching inner wheelarch on full lock.

front wiper blades deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing low and wearing on inner edge

offside rear side light bulb not work but still emits more than 50% of light

rear brake back plate noisy on disc

rear exhaust box bracket snapped of system sill supported

rear number plate insecue

Pass 14 Feb 2013 98,020 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 98,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 89,208 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 89,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2011 81,466 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 72,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs worn and lipped

o0ffside and nearside front brake pads low near to limit

Pass 8 Dec 2008 63,786 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 55,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 48,766 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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GL53 RXA is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL53 RXA, 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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GL53 RXA is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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