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PX53 ZHE

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

175,335 mi
Last recorded175,335 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 ZHE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 175,335 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 170,014 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 163,873 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 157,687 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 157,616 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 157,541 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 152,402 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 142,536 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 142,443 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 135,866 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 135,786 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 126,141 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 126,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 May 2016 120,005 miles

Centre Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2015 115,802 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 115,802 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 111,075 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 103,390 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 99,056 miles

All tyre tread depths are on 2-3mm

Nearside Inner Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2012 91,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 83,362 miles

front brake discs worn

modified fuel cap fitted

rear brake discs worn

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 73,067 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front inner trackrod has slight play

Pass 30 Jan 2009 64,057 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front inner trackrod has slight play

Pass 30 Jan 2008 50,379 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 34,971 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 34,241 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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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PX53 ZHE 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 PX53 ZHE, 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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PX53 ZHE is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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