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KD52 AYY

2003 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

205,134 mi
Last recorded205,134 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 AYY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 205,134 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 202,028 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 200,104 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jul 2024 200,104 miles

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

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

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jul 2023 190,498 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 190,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 183,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 183,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 175,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jul 2021 175,079 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jul 2020 168,978 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 159,160 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 144,237 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 131,400 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 112,004 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside parking brake may require adjustments or repairs

outer sills covered not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas

suspension bushes deteriorating but not resulting in any excess movement at time of test

Fail 22 Apr 2016 112,004 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside parking brake may require adjustments or repairs

outer sills covered not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas

suspension bushes deteriorating but not resulting in any excess movement at time of test

Pass 27 Jan 2015 99,253 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Feb 2014 95,749 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside mirror case broken

rear tyres inner side walls perished

Pass 20 Feb 2013 90,250 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 29 Feb 2012 84,812 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres starting to perish on inner walls

exhaust system slightly deteriated [rear]

Pass 2 Mar 2011 79,952 miles

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

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

Slight play in offside inner rack end

Pass 3 Mar 2010 74,068 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 70,014 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 64,401 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 57,052 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 53,209 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 52,928 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.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
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KD52 AYY is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KD52 AYY, 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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KD52 AYY is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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