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CN53 KSY

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

230,886 mi
Last recorded230,886 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 KSY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 230,886 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 230,886 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 226,870 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 226,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 222,106 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 222,073 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 217,474 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Dog belts fitted to rear seats

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Tape over lens (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Tape over lens (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 217,474 miles

Dog belts fitted to rear seats

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Tape over lens (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Tape over lens (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 211,561 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Dog belts fitted to rear seat belts

Pass 16 Feb 2021 201,793 miles

'O/S/R DOOR OPEN' message on dashboard, but door fully closed

Dog seatbelt fitted to rear passenger seatbelt catch

Roof bar held in place by cable ties

Pass 6 Feb 2020 194,874 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 189,198 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 181,936 miles

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

Oil leak turbo area ()

Parking brake only just met minimum effort required (19%) may required adjustment or repair

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fixing screw location loose (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 181,791 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery not fully secure in boot area

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

NSR tyre is wearing on edges

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

OSF tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Stone chip in screen

Pass 22 Feb 2017 175,722 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 175,722 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 171,706 miles

both number plates deteriorated

nearside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall

rear silencer has a leak

Fail 25 Feb 2016 171,696 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both number plates deteriorated

nearside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall

rear silencer has a leak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 163,287 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet pull broken

door open warning light on, but all doors shut ok

plastic covers fitted

rear exhaust corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 163,287 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet pull broken

door open warning light on, but all doors shut ok

plastic covers fitted

rear exhaust corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 152,894 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 152,893 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet pull missing

Pass 13 May 2011 124,558 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorating.

Fail 13 May 2011 124,558 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorating.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 92,088 miles

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

both front wiper blades showing slight wear

Pass 26 Mar 2009 74,352 miles

center exhaust box split and blowing slightly

front tyres close to limit

Fail 19 Mar 2009 74,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

center exhaust box split and blowing slightly

front tyres close to limit

handbrake requires slight adjustment

Pass 30 Jan 2008 48,200 miles

front brake pads slightly worn

handbrake requires slight adjustment

Pass 30 Jan 2007 40,488 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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CN53 KSY is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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 CN53 KSY, 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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CN53 KSY is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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