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CK53 YRE

2003 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,501 mi
Last recorded206,501 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 YRE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 206,501 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Nov 2024 200,236 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

Pass 8 Nov 2023 194,932 miles

rear exhaust braket

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 189,995 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 189,995 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 185,440 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 185,439 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Nov 2020 181,499 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 178,487 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 172,589 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wear to outer edge

Fail 16 Nov 2018 172,501 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both front steering rack arms worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wear to outer edge

Pass 22 Nov 2017 162,179 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 162,177 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed under drivers seat (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 152,338 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 152,336 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 142,070 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 142,070 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 132,808 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 132,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 126,513 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 119,198 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 112,768 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 106,347 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 106,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 99,558 miles

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

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

advise centre exhaust hanger to be replaced with correct component.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 90,916 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 90,916 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

handbrake lever nearing end of reserve travel.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 71,550 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 71,550 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 52,435 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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
Full Volvo XC70 reliability report

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CK53 YRE is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CK53 YRE, 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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CK53 YRE is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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