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SM53 DWX

2003 Volvo XC70

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

134,588 mi
Last recorded134,588 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 DWX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 134,588 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 134,571 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 128,508 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Entire back row ()

Steering feels slightly heavy

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 3 Sep 2024 128,471 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust leak pre catalytic converter (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing Fuel cap sealing washer missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Entire back row ()

Steering feels slightly heavy

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 8 Sep 2023 121,329 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

both rear tyres are perishing

Fail 8 Sep 2023 121,329 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

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

both rear tyres are perishing

Pass 13 Sep 2022 114,315 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 114,313 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 113,296 miles

Under-tray fitted to vehicle

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 110,808 miles

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

exhaust catalist, at clamp joint showing corrosion , but not leaking .

recommend brakes linings inspection

Pass 4 Jul 2019 108,674 miles

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

dog cage in boot , spare tyre not checked , wheel well inspected from under side .

front under tray fitted slight oil leak evident

head lamps wipers , off side rubber missing , near side insecure .

off side front steering rack, linkage / rack arm worn .

off side front suspension arm ball joint gaiter split

rear seat belts slow to retract , near side rear , off side rear .

Fail 3 Jul 2019 108,674 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

dog cage in boot , spare tyre not checked , wheel well inspected from under side .

front under tray fitted slight oil leak evident

head lamps wipers , off side rubber missing , near side insecure .

off side front steering rack, linkage / rack arm worn .

off side front suspension arm ball joint gaiter split

rear seat belts slow to retract , near side rear , off side rear .

rear tyres between treads spliting .

Pass 20 Jul 2018 106,055 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

brake caliper bleed nipples requier replacements

off side front ball joint gaiter split

off side hand brake , plastic attachment has slight free movement , but secure

rear wiper split

recommend slight adjustment to head lamp aim on near side front lamp.

slight oil leak

would recommend all brake work to be reinspected in 200 miles .

Fail 19 Jul 2018 106,055 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment hand brake traval (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

off side front ball joint gaiter split

rear wiper split

recommend slight adjustment to head lamp aim on near side front lamp.

road wheels to be removed for a further examination to determine over all condition of the brakes system all round.

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2017 103,032 miles

Exhaust showing corrosion

Slight oil leak

There is travel on hand brake , road wheels to be removed for a thorough brakes examination

Various suspension components showing surface corrosion

Vehicle has been road tested brakes performance checked and passed , foot brake 60 percent park brake 20 percent ,

Pass 21 Jul 2016 99,869 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush FRONT BUSH (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 99,869 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush FRONT BUSH (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 97,366 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 97,366 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 94,877 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 91,666 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 91,662 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 81,317 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 81,317 miles

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

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

o/ffside front tyre thin

Pass 4 Nov 2010 73,774 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 66,056 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 66,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 52,783 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 37,390 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 37,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 23,965 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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SM53 DWX is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 SM53 DWX, 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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SM53 DWX is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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