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PB53 RJB

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,466 mi
Last recorded159,466 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB53 RJB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 159,466 miles

Corrosion to exhaust and some suspension components

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And pads wearing low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 159,465 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Corrosion to exhaust and some suspension components

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And pads wearing low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 158,516 miles

Corrosion to exhaust and some suspension components

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 157,036 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 157,033 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Rubber seal deteriorated (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 155,320 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

Offside Front Seat belt stalk faulty

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 152,138 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 152,138 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 149,021 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 147,480 miles

Fuel cap rubber seal perished

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2019 142,203 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 136,092 miles

Exhaust system corroded and has a minor leak from rear box

Pass 22 Mar 2017 129,005 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 122,266 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 115,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 115,924 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 108,877 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 87,643 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 102,451 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 95,821 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 85,787 miles

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2010 85,728 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2009 77,890 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 70,845 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 59,281 miles

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

cuts in o/s/f and o/s/r tyre sidewalls - no cords exposed

Pass 26 Oct 2006 48,277 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PB53 RJB is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PB53 RJB, 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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PB53 RJB is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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