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Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Dog belts fitted to rear seat belts
'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
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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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)
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
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)
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)
both number plates deteriorated
nearside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall
rear silencer has a leak
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
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)
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)
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
Fuel cap seal deteriorating.
Fuel cap seal deteriorating.
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front wiper blades showing slight wear
center exhaust box split and blowing slightly
front tyres close to limit
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
front brake pads slightly worn
handbrake requires slight adjustment
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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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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