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KJ03 RYX

2003 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,531 mi
Last recorded155,531 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 RYX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 155,531 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 155,514 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 153,236 miles

minimal play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 12 Jan 2017 153,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

minimal play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 30 Dec 2015 141,249 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm ? (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod in rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 141,241 miles

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

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint on steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm ? (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod in rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 128,646 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 128,646 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 125,065 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2013 125,065 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 120,718 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 120,718 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 115,915 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 115,871 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 110,381 miles

Near side front brake disc worn.

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

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

Off side front brake disc worn.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 97,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 83,064 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 65,535 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 53,120 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 53,116 miles

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

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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KJ03 RYX is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KJ03 RYX, 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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KJ03 RYX is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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