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KU53 NYC

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,090 mi
Last recorded166,090 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 NYC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 166,090 miles

Front exhaust flange and complete system weak.

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 165,628 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

centre exhaust flange fixings very weak.

centre exhaust silencer weak.

Pass 19 Feb 2025 159,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 159,360 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 150,429 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2022 136,362 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 126,938 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 118,696 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 111,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Unable to test rear seat belts due to load

Pass 23 Aug 2018 101,958 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 101,957 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 93,344 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 88,332 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 85,875 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 82,731 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 79,032 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 75,921 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 75,921 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 70,188 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 64,233 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to crack & perish around edge of inner tread

Pass 16 Nov 2009 55,997 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 46,667 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 46,667 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 38,708 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 38,708 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 29,612 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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KU53 NYC is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KU53 NYC, 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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KU53 NYC is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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