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PN53 BNA

2003 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,080 mi
Last recorded231,080 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 BNA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 231,080 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2024 214,291 miles

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

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

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2023 200,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured on both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 200,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured on both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 179,891 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 166,521 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 166,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 150,360 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 140,331 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 140,331 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 137,373 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 136,027 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 130,256 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 130,247 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 124,383 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 124,383 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 116,879 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 111,086 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 105,217 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 105,217 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 97,823 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 88,578 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 79,600 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 79,600 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 67,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 67,239 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 55,748 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

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

Rear registration plate,lamenate splitting

Fail 27 Sep 2007 55,748 miles

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

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

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

Rear registration plate,lamenate splitting

Fail 18 Oct 2006 46,068 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 46,068 miles

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

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

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

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

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 BNA is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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