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AP53 KWU

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

241,927 mi
Last recorded241,927 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 KWU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 241,927 miles

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

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

wear in steering rack

Pass 15 Nov 2021 225,962 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brakes binding

Fail 15 Nov 2021 225,962 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brakes binding

Pass 11 Nov 2020 210,431 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 189,172 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 184,217 miles

Nearside Front headlamp wet inside (not affecting aim)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

parking brake efficiency near limit

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 15 May 2018 184,217 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst to centrepipe joint blowing (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front headlamp wet inside (not affecting aim)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

parking brake efficiency near limit

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 28 Apr 2017 179,154 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear upper wishbone, front bushes getting perished/worn (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flanges getting rusty and weak

Fail 26 Apr 2017 179,127 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear upper wishbone, front bushes getting perished/worn (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flanges getting rusty and weak

offside rear hand brake weak

Pass 27 Apr 2016 165,649 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centrepipe to downpipe flange studs and nuts badly corroded and weak

Pass 8 May 2015 153,842 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 May 2014 142,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

center exaust silencer rusty

handbrake noisey

Fail 14 May 2013 129,123 miles

Exhaust centre silencer outer skin rusty.

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Slight oil leak from p.a.s bottle and pump.

Pass 14 May 2013 129,123 miles

Exhaust centre silencer outer skin rusty.

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

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

Slight oil leak from p.a.s bottle and pump.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 124,218 miles

Both front headlight protective cover turning cloudy

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

Offside front headlight protective cover broken

Fail 14 Dec 2011 113,942 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 113,942 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 99,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 99,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 81,405 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 67,604 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 54,126 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 39,617 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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AP53 KWU is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP53 KWU, 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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AP53 KWU is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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