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PE03 KDU

2003 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

185,235 mi
Last recorded185,235 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 KDU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 May 2016 185,235 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag service message on dash

long brake pedal travel

Pass 20 May 2015 176,837 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2014 167,857 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 165,371 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 157,136 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2010 144,688 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2010 144,688 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 132,396 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 132,396 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 117,233 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2008 117,226 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 102,515 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2007 102,511 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2007 95,065 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 91,033 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 65,353 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 65,348 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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PE03 KDU is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PE03 KDU, 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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PE03 KDU is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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