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KE53 BZK

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,505 mi
Last recorded165,505 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 BZK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 165,505 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 150,800 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 150,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 139,257 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 133,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre section of exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 128,428 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 128,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 117,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low 3mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 117,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 108,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 108,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 100,582 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 100,582 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 93,836 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 93,833 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)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 86,714 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 86,174 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 77,218 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 68,496 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 62,059 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 62,059 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 51,246 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 41,816 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 30,546 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 BZK is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,435cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KE53 BZK, 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 BZK is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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