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WR53 GDA

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,359 mi
Last recorded133,359 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 GDA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 133,359 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 127,638 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 123,027 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 118,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 113,013 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 110,031 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 110,028 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault Anti skid service massage on the dash board (1.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 107,827 miles

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

Slight lift on the OS steering arm and beginning of clonking noise from the steering rack when rocking from side to side

Fail 20 Sep 2019 107,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Slight lift on the OS steering arm and beginning of clonking noise from the steering rack when rocking from side to side

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 104,075 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 104,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 99,546 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer box is corroded & de-laminating. (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 99,546 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer box is corroded & de-laminating. (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 94,097 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 94,095 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and nail in tyre (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 88,503 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 88,500 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 83,098 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 83,098 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 76,178 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 68,780 miles

Rear exhaust silencer box generaly corroded but not leaking.

Fail 3 Sep 2012 68,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer box generaly corroded but not leaking.

Fail 9 Sep 2011 60,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 60,744 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 54,221 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 54,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 45,719 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,904 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 30,902 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 21,713 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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WR53 GDA is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 113,777 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 XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR53 GDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WR53 GDA is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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