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KU53 SKJ

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

214,178 mi
Last recorded214,178 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 SKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 214,178 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 214,129 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 208,052 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 202,654 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake performance only just up to mot standard

Pass 9 Mar 2020 199,263 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 194,092 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 188,853 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 183,755 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 183,755 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 179,154 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 172,970 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 168,448 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 161,944 miles

1.centre exhaust outer skin corroded 2.slight play in o/s rear anti roll bar drop link

Pass 1 Mar 2012 155,725 miles

1.centre exhaust outer skin corroded and corroded on mounts 2.all tyres wearing close to wear bars 3.rear tyres wearing on edges 4.slight blow on front exhaust flexi

Fail 27 Feb 2012 155,725 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

1.centre exhaust outer skin corroded and corroded on mounts 2.all tyres wearing close to wear bars 3.rear tyres wearing on edges 4.slight blow on front exhaust flexi

Pass 18 Mar 2011 146,170 miles

1.slight blow on front exhaust flexi 2.centre exhaust outer skin corroded 3.slight cut in n/s rear tyre inner wall no chords showing

Pass 23 Mar 2010 124,707 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 124,707 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 99,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 72,684 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 61,910 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 SKJ is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SKJ, 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 SKJ registered?

KU53 SKJ is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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