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KE53 BRX

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

196,183 mi
Last recorded196,183 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 BRX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 196,183 miles

Central Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 196,182 miles

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

Central Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 182,663 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 182,663 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 171,824 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive under bonnet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sills covered

Fail 3 Mar 2020 171,823 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Down to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive under bonnet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sills covered

Pass 25 Mar 2019 162,054 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Outer sills covered

Rear Anti-roll bar saddle bushes worn

Slight oil leak on steering rack.

Fail 25 Mar 2019 162,054 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/s & O/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Outer sills covered

Rear Anti-roll bar saddle bushes worn

Slight oil leak on steering rack.

Pass 6 Sep 2018 155,814 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 155,809 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 142,987 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 131,844 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 135,211 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 121,484 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 111,659 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 111,586 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 103,142 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 102,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 91,243 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 79,993 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 79,889 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 71,175 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 61,764 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008
Pass 23 Aug 2007 44,575 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 34,548 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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KE53 BRX is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 KE53 BRX, 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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KE53 BRX is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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