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EF52 KZD

2003 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

165,680 mi
Last recorded165,680 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 KZD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 165,680 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 160,814 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 160,814 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 153,473 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 153,473 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 146,990 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 142,355 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 138,773 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 136,195 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 131,335 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 127,983 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 116,463 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 112,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 112,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 108,501 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

fuel filler cap sealing washer deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2014 104,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

both front wipers deteriorated and split but still clearing the screen

fuel filler cap sealing washer deteriorated

plastic sill covers fitted preventing a full structural inspection

Pass 17 Jan 2013 99,837 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 95,573 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 89,992 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perished

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Jan 2010 81,397 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 72,836 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 72,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 63,040 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Jan 2007 49,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 49,576 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 37,315 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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EF52 KZD is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 EF52 KZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF52 KZD registered?

EF52 KZD is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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