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M20 NCH

2003 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc

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MOT Status

Valid

Expires1 Mar 2027

Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)

Pass rate84%

Mileage

69,789 mi

Last recorded69,789 miles

Recorded on27 Feb 2026

Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 NCH

MakeVolvo

ModelXC70

Year2003

ColourGold

Fuel typeDiesel

Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail

Pass 27 Feb 2026 69,789 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess All (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 69,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess All (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 68,405 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess All (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 66,713 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess All (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 65,339 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess All (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 64,050 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess All (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 62,237 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess all (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 62,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess all (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

all tyres distorted

Pass 13 Feb 2020 61,121 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 61,121 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 59,555 miles

Anti roll bar D bushes worn (all)

Coil spring corroded (all) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front ABS rings corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm bushes slight perishing

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack

Tyre's slight perishing (all)

Pass 26 Feb 2018 57,049 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 55,024 miles

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

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

all tyre valves slightly perished

Pass 19 Feb 2016 52,511 miles

n/s/f shock absorber damp

slight play in o/s track rod inner joint

Fail 18 Feb 2015 49,476 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

slight play in o/s/f lower arm front bush

Pass 18 Feb 2015 49,476 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

slight play in o/s/f lower arm front bush

Pass 18 Feb 2014 45,917 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Feb 2013 42,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 38,887 miles

Pass 14 Feb 2011 35,206 miles

Pass 25 Feb 2010 30,596 miles

Pass 18 Feb 2009 26,517 miles

Pass 14 Feb 2008 22,527 miles

advise n/s front tyre worn edge + slight play o/s rack

Pass 21 Feb 2007 17,859 miles

slight seepage from n/s rear shock absorber

Pass 17 Feb 2006 12,896 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

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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M20 NCH is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M20 NCH, 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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M20 NCH is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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