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KJ03 VKR

2003 Volvo XC70

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,351 mi
Last recorded129,351 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 VKR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 129,351 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 124,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 118,935 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF and OSF (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel cap seal deteriorating.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 118,935 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF and OSF (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel cap seal deteriorating.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 112,241 miles

Exhaust system rear box support rubber mounting broken

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80-90% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 112,241 miles

Exhaust system rear box support rubber mounting broken

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80-90% worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 106,639 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre(215/65/r16/95v) cracked and badly worn on inside edge nearly to reinforcement.advise replacement.

slight corrosion to centre exhaust silencer

Pass 24 Feb 2016 98,531 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 98,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 88,697 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 88,697 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 80,154 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 80,154 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 67,545 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 60,238 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 50,193 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 37,420 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,129 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 13,980 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 10,749 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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KJ03 VKR is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KJ03 VKR, 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 VKR is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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