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GL53HBE
2003 VOLVO XC70
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2401cc
General Information
- Registration GL53HBE
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model XC70
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2401cc
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- Expired 24 Jun 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
15
Passes
9
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
9 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 173,596 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Inner wishbone bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Inner wishbone bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection.
26 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 173,556 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Surface corrosion to rear sub frame.
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
19 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 173,553 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Surface corrosion to rear sub frame.
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
27 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 173,532 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 173,507 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 173,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 173,485 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 171,669 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- parking brake just met requirements.
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
25 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 171,669 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- parking brake just met requirements.
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
17 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 165,747 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2016 24 Jun 202617 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 165,747 MI
24 Jun 202628 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 160,464 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
7 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 155,974 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
24 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 149,347 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
24 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 149,347 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 138,938 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
18 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 128,254 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2011 24 Jun 202616 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 128,252 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
21 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 185,537 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 118,532 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 109,308 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2009 24 Jun 202616 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 96,023 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2008 24 Jun 202619 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 95,577 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2007 24 Jun 202617 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 95,577 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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GL53HBE was registered on 2003-11-20
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