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DE03 KNR

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

195,020 mi
Last recorded195,020 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 KNR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 195,020 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 195,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 176,782 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 176,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 175,188 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake effort just met requirements on brake roller test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 167,623 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 155,021 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 155,021 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 154,955 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure Hub retaining bolt missing (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front brake discs worn / corroded

Engine noisey / dipstick broken

Exhaust rear heat sheild loose / rear bracket broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm of tread left (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strong advise. Just above 1.6mm / heavy wear to inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake warning light not illuminating when handbrake id applied

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 7 Sep 2015 132,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 117,427 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 117,427 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 105,803 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 105,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 96,243 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 88,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 82,276 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 68,828 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 68,824 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 57,937 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 57,936 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 47,224 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 39,055 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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DE03 KNR 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 65.2%.

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 DE03 KNR, 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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DE03 KNR is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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