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SW03 KYS

2003 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

118,936 mi
Last recorded118,936 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 KYS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 118,936 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 118,933 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Side repeater incorrect colour X 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil X 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 112,480 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 104,620 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 100,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 96,813 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 96,538 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 inner surface (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 96,488 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 91,671 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 83,753 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Mar 2014 77,586 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Mar 2014 77,586 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Mar 2013 71,402 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 71,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 65,856 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 65,850 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust tailbox heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2011 58,956 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 58,955 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 50,970 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 50,968 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 44,509 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 40,067 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 31,350 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 31,350 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 23,910 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SW03 KYS is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SW03 KYS, 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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SW03 KYS is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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