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CK53 KWZ

2003 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,689 mi
Last recorded160,689 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 KWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 160,689 miles

Coil spring corroded Fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 160,371 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour Fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Inner filter insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 151,222 miles

Coil spring corroded Fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 151,062 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded Fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 147,124 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 May 2022 142,504 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 138,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 135,350 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 135,350 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 132,456 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 127,423 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2017 121,008 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2016 113,617 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 108,207 miles

Head lamp wiper blades worn

Fail 8 May 2015 108,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Head lamp wiper blades worn

Pass 8 May 2014 101,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 101,372 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 94,214 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2012 85,169 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 73,985 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 63,399 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)

exhaust brackets broke

Pass 12 May 2009 53,270 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 48,086 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 38,325 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 24,179 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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CK53 KWZ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 110,133 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CK53 KWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CK53 KWZ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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