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GL53RXA
2003 VOLVO V70
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2401cc
General Information
- Registration GL53RXA
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V70
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2401cc
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- Expires 20 Jan 2027
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
20
Passes
8
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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106 Total Defects Recorded
21 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 159,756 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
21 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 153,366 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2025 23 Jun 202619 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 153,360 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 147,088 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2024 23 Jun 202620 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 147,088 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
30 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 145,542 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2023 23 Jun 20267 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 144,534 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 140,175 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
2 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 134,599 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Parking brake travel getting high.
- Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 134,598 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- 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)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Parking brake travel getting high.
- Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
26 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 129,575 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front flexi brake hoses perishing
- Slight play in both rear anti roll bar centre bushes
- Nearside rear upper sidelight inoperative
- Both front tyres close to the legal limit
- Both front indicators slightly discoloured
- Both front bump stops worn
26 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 129,575 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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
4 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 125,018 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyres very close to inner arches on lock to lock check. signs of wear Offside front inner arch
- Both front lower wishbones, front bushes partially worn
6 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 120,584 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Wipers poor
- Both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish
28 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 113,051 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyres worn inner edges
- Both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish
30 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 108,099 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2015 23 Jun 202618 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 108,051 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
18 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 100,822 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
18 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 100,822 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 98,020 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
14 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 98,020 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 89,208 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2013 23 Jun 202621 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 89,208 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
17 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 81,466 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2012 23 Jun 202612 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,593 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2010 23 Jun 20268 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 63,786 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2009 23 Jun 202619 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 55,525 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
12 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 48,766 MI
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GL53RXA was registered on 2003-12-19
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