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N700 GRS

2003 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

186,527 mi
Last recorded186,527 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN700 GRS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 186,527 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 183,631 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 179,948 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 170,910 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 163,257 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 159,531 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 156,956 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 153,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 149,367 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

parking brake requirements only just meet

Fail 12 Mar 2018 149,361 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 20 Mar 2017 146,164 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 146,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 141,076 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 141,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 19 Mar 2015 137,018 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 130,029 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 119,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 108,793 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2012 108,793 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2011 97,876 miles

squeek from rear wheels when driving

unable to see rear inner pads

Pass 11 Jan 2010 82,746 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 70,733 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 57,635 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 34,398 miles

squeak from off side rear brake

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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N700 GRS is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Gold 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 N700 GRS, 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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N700 GRS is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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