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KS53 WYK

2003 Volvo XC70

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,947 mi
Last recorded141,947 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 WYK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 141,947 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 141,872 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 133,302 miles

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

slight split in nearside front lower wishbone rear rubber bush

slight split in offside front lower wishbone rear rubber bush

Fail 5 Nov 2014 133,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

slight split in nearside front lower wishbone rear rubber bush

slight split in offside front lower wishbone rear rubber bush

Pass 6 Sep 2013 125,585 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 115,915 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2012 115,915 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2010 101,531 miles

Left-hand front door fowls wing.

Fail 27 Mar 2010 101,531 miles

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

Left-hand front door fowls wing.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 88,065 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 88,065 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 76,673 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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KS53 WYK is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 KS53 WYK, 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 KS53 WYK registered?

KS53 WYK is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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