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B769 JAN

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

168,702 mi
Last recorded168,702 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB769 JAN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 168,702 miles

Bracket for nsf abs sensor wire missing

Corrosion to exhaust and some suspension components

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Ns side repeater cover missing

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 168,702 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick And discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bracket for nsf abs sensor wire missing

Corrosion to exhaust and some suspension components

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Ns side repeater cover missing

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 165,362 miles

Bracket for nsf abs wiring missing

Corrosion to exhaust and some suspension components

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2023 162,280 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 162,280 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 158,118 miles

Bracket for nsf abs sensor wire missing

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to some suspension components

Front indicators and side repeaters faded

Play at os steering rack

Pass 14 Sep 2021 155,395 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 153,118 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 149,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil Leak From Rear Diff

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 149,325 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil Leak From Rear Diff

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 141,616 miles

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

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

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

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

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 2 Oct 2017 134,009 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 133,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR SUPPORT BUSH SPLIT (FRONT BUSH PERISHED) (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR EXHAUST TAIL BOX SUPPORT CORRODED AWAY (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR SUPPORT BUSH PERISHED (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 126,028 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 123,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front flexi- brake hoses perishing

rear silencer exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2014 119,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 119,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 113,807 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer/mount corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2013 113,807 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer/mount corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2012 111,208 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 105,620 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 97,475 miles

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

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

slight play in rack

Pass 25 Sep 2009 89,056 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 89,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 76,816 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 60,441 miles

Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Fail 21 Sep 2006 51,958 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 51,958 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 51,901 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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B769 JAN is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 B769 JAN, 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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B769 JAN is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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