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KU53 NYD

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

189,890 mi
Last recorded189,890 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 NYD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 189,890 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 189,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 187,430 miles

Offside Front Fog light not work

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 187,425 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fog light not work

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 182,557 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 174,417 miles

fuel cap seal poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2020 164,131 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 164,129 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 156,738 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber hose starting to perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber hose starting to perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber hose starting to perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 145,866 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 145,686 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 123,306 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 123,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 107,161 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 96,834 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 87,599 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 75,899 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 65,820 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 60,264 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 60,264 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 53,777 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 47,064 miles

both front suspension wishbone inner rubbers perishing

front and rear number plates de-laminating

Pass 4 Nov 2008 40,090 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 32,215 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 25,337 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 NYD is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NYD, 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 KU53 NYD registered?

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

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