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KP53 GDE

2003 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

231,629 mi
Last recorded231,629 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 GDE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 231,629 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 199,914 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 199,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 161,524 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 121,123 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 94,693 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 78,994 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 78,838 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Unable to check n/s/r and o/s/r seatbelts due to attachment of child restraint devices.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 66,220 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 52,338 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 41,316 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 31,215 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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KP53 GDE is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KP53 GDE, 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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What year was KP53 GDE registered?

KP53 GDE is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is KP53 GDE safe to buy?

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