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PE53 NXZ

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

197,248 mi
Last recorded197,248 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 NXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 197,248 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 192,424 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 186,737 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 179,811 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 174,277 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 167,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 160,619 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 147,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 133,506 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 133,506 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 115,747 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 115,747 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 103,373 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 91,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 91,005 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 84,139 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 83,377 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 80,611 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 80,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 76,884 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 70,764 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 70,763 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 67,106 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 67,082 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 48,898 miles

cracking on both rear tyres

movement at rack

Pass 13 Dec 2006 36,169 miles

n/side front tyre worn on edges

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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PE53 NXZ is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel 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 PE53 NXZ, 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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What year was PE53 NXZ registered?

PE53 NXZ is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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