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NC53 JWO

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

184,862 mi
Last recorded184,862 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 JWO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 184,862 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 177,634 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 171,906 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Off side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2021 171,881 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Off side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Off side front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2020 167,378 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 167,377 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 161,767 miles

All underbody corrosion, sill covers fitted

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

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Near side front knuckle joint ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear units (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 161,765 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Near side front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All underbody corrosion, sill covers fitted

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

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Near side front knuckle joint ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear units (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 155,347 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Jun 2018 155,347 miles

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

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust box corroded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jun 2017 148,779 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 141,216 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 132,274 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 132,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 123,388 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 122,837 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 111,722 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 111,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 102,602 miles

nsf indicator insecure

nsf indicator showing white slightly

wipers smear

Pass 10 Jun 2011 91,444 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 91,442 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 81,026 miles

front discs corroding on inner face

Pass 8 Jun 2009 70,913 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 70,909 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 58,199 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 58,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 44,445 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 40,834 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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NC53 JWO is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NC53 JWO, 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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NC53 JWO is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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