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PJ03 HNE

2003 Volvo XC70

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

129,647 mi
Last recorded129,647 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 HNE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 129,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system deteriorated

fuel filler hose cracked

Fail 29 Jan 2026 129,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 126,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 125,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 122,877 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 120,854 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 120,854 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 118,355 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 116,597 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 114,072 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 101,735 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 101,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2018 94,526 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 91,735 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 89,729 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 85,944 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 80,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 74,940 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 72,397 miles

engine light on

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

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

slight play in n/s/f suspension arm bush

Pass 31 Mar 2011 64,255 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 64,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 57,001 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 49,571 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 41,130 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 33,521 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 24,488 miles

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

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

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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PJ03 HNE is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 PJ03 HNE, 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 PJ03 HNE registered?

PJ03 HNE is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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