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GF53MXW
2003 VOLVO V70
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2401cc
General Information
- Registration GF53MXW
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V70
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2401cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
16
Passes
15
Failures
51.61%
Pass Rate
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152 Total Defects Recorded
2 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 217,021 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
27 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 217,016 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing on Outer Edge
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
28 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 200,948 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Under trays Fitted
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
24 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 200,947 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Under trays Fitted
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
1 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 198,400 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 198,397 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 193,311 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 193,311 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 184,697 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyre's worn on inside edge
- both rear coil spring's corroded
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 184,697 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- both rear coil spring's corroded
- both front tyre's worn on inside edge
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
13 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 177,651 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- slight play in o/s/f inner tierod
- both rear tyre's worn on inside edge
- both rear coil spring's corroded
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 177,648 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- both rear tyre's worn on inside edge
- slight play in o/s/f inner tierod
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- both rear coil spring's corroded
22 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 166,792 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2016 24 Jun 202622 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 166,792 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
24 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 157,263 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
24 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 157,263 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 147,082 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2014 24 Jun 202621 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 147,082 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
20 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 137,453 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2013 24 Jun 202620 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 137,453 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
20 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 130,310 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2012 24 Jun 202620 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 130,308 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
19 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 120,912 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
19 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 120,912 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
20 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 113,105 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2010 24 Jun 202620 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 113,105 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
8 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 102,448 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2009 24 Jun 20268 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 102,448 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 92,596 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2008 24 Jun 202612 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 92,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) Dangerous
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 80,764 MI
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GF53MXW was registered on 2003-10-18
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