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KE03 LMU

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 LMU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both steering arms play

Fail 1 Jul 2022

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front steering arms play

Pass 19 Jul 2021

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive on limit needs attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive on limit needs attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020

both front wishbone bushes worn and perished

n/s/f tyre 3mm and worn smooth on inner edge needs attention

o/s/f tyre 3mm and worn on inner edge

o/s/r indicator faded

oil leak needs attention

wipers smear

Fail 1 Jun 2020

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front wishbone bushes worn and perished

n/s/f tyre 3mm and worn smooth on inner edge needs attention

o/s/f tyre 3mm and worn on inner edge

o/s/r indicator faded

wipers smear

Pass 10 Jun 2019 195,787 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides/ Wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 195,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides/ Wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 189,328 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 178,778 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 162,561 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 162,561 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Plus punctured (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Feathering on inner edge advise 4 wheel alignment

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 151,257 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 151,257 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted track control arm (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted track control arm (2.4.G.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

nsf tyre wearing on the inner edge

osr tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2014 137,951 miles

slight movement in o/s of steering rack.

Fail 1 Aug 2014 137,951 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 122,253 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 122,253 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 104,117 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 87,605 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 87,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 75,789 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 75,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 60,723 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 41,897 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 33,315 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 16,026 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 16,026 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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KE03 LMU is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 KE03 LMU, 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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KE03 LMU is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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