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JC51 NKY

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

36,062 mi
Last recorded36,062 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC51 NKY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 36,062 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 34,940 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on brake pipe end to flexy and flexy retaining device corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 34,886 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 33,333 miles

Anti skid warning message on dash

Offside Front Fuel breather pipe split

Pass 6 Jan 2023 32,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play bottom joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 31,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play bottom joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 30,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing slightly corroded.

Offside Front Slight condensation in offside front headlamp unit.

Offside Front slight condensation in offside front indicator unit.

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

Offside Rear shock absorber casing slightly corroded.

Pass 4 Dec 2019 29,352 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 21,963 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 21,009 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 19,675 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 18,316 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 16,885 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 15,358 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 13,589 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 12,144 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 10,747 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 9,338 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 8,009 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 6,523 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 5,023 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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JC51 NKY is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 JC51 NKY, 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 JC51 NKY registered?

JC51 NKY is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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