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KS53 KBZ

2003 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,542 mi
Last recorded95,542 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 KBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2025 95,542 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 92,523 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 92,504 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 92,124 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 91,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 91,063 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 89,295 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 85,536 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 80,810 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 75,407 miles

Rear exhaust tailpipe mount broken.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 69,832 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 64,726 miles

Creaking noise heard from front suspension when on full lock.

OSF tyre valve perished.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 62,847 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 61,793 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 60,462 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 59,119 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 57,632 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 56,202 miles

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s mirror cover missing

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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KS53 KBZ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KS53 KBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS53 KBZ registered?

KS53 KBZ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is KS53 KBZ safe to buy?

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