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KN52 XPE

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,761 mi
Last recorded127,761 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 XPE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 127,761 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 125,133 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

evidence of tyre contact at front inner wings ( steering lock to lock )

general under body/ mechanical component surface corrosion

Fail 8 Feb 2016 125,133 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

engine oil below minimum level

evidence of tyre contact at front inner wings ( steering lock to lock )

general under body/ mechanical component surface corrosion

offside reverse lamp inoperative

offside wiper blade split

surface corrosion at rear brake discs

Pass 2 Jan 2015 120,520 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 120,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 3 Dec 2013 110,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 3 Dec 2013 110,189 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 7 Dec 2012 94,104 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust mounting corroded/broken

Pass 15 Dec 2011 77,628 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 60,478 miles

Exhaust back box bracket missing

O/S rear light lens has a small piece missing. (No white light showing)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 45,668 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 38,038 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 38,038 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 32,891 miles

offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2006 25,486 miles

front brake discs lightly scored

o/s wiper split on end

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge 225/45/17y

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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KN52 XPE is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 69,225 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 C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN52 XPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo C70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KN52 XPE registered?

KN52 XPE is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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