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N19 PEM

2003 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

227,204 mi
Last recorded227,204 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN19 PEM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 227,204 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush deteriorated but no movement both os and ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 223,236 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 220,283 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 217,676 miles

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone front bushes (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 213,997 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 210,767 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NSF and OSF (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 209,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slight brake bind

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

both front shocker corroded

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2019 204,308 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 204,308 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 199,381 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 192,848 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 187,411 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 182,992 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 174,901 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s rear coil spring corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2013 164,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf locking wheel stud missing

slight play in pivots on driver seat and nsf seat

Fail 2 Jan 2013 164,203 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf locking wheel stud missing

slight play in pivots on driver seat and nsf seat

Pass 6 Jan 2012 152,187 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 152,187 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

7 pin towing plug showing fault

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

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

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2011 139,982 miles

centre exhast mounting corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2010 127,179 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 112,016 miles

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

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

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

engine / gearbox , oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2008 98,802 miles

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

corrosion on all discs

slight judder on front brakes

slight movement in offside rear link bar

some splitting / wear on front wishbone bushes

Pass 7 Dec 2006 61,580 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 61,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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N19 PEM is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N19 PEM, 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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N19 PEM is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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