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PE53 SVW

2003 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,837 mi
Last recorded110,837 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 SVW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 110,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2025 110,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2024 106,520 miles

Front to rear brake pipe covered in grease

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2023 102,705 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 98,093 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust back box and centre section corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 96,741 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 95,657 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2019 92,602 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2018 88,438 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2017 84,333 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 78,425 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2015 72,957 miles

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2014 66,881 miles

centre exhaust section outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 62,662 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tryres wearing edges

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2012 58,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 58,526 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 54,326 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake disc faces showing corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2010 50,560 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 45,757 miles

Both rear tyres showing slight cracking on walls also 2.5 to 3mm on tread

Fail 6 Oct 2009 45,757 miles

Both rear tyres showing slight cracking on walls also 2.5 to 3mm on tread

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 41,328 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 41,328 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges.

Pass 5 Oct 2007 34,454 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 28,931 miles

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 SVW 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 PE53 SVW, 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 SVW registered?

PE53 SVW is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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