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PN53 BCF

2003 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,227 mi
Last recorded143,227 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 BCF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 143,227 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 134,238 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2023 119,933 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 117,004 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 116,631 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 113,687 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil weep from engine

Fail 2 Apr 2019 113,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil weep from engine

Pass 22 Mar 2018 111,336 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 111,336 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 105,356 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2016 48,682 miles

both front wiper blades starting to perish

slight play in rear linkrods

Pass 9 Apr 2015 93,909 miles

slight play in n/s/r linkrod

Pass 1 Apr 2014 8,832 miles

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar link rod

Pass 8 Apr 2013 83,790 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 83,790 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 77,507 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 77,507 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 70,075 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 70,067 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 62,274 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 51,973 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front and n/s rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2007 40,159 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2006 29,260 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 29,260 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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PN53 BCF 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 75%.

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 PN53 BCF, 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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PN53 BCF is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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