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WJ53 SXN

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

195,547 mi
Last recorded195,547 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 SXN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 195,547 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 183,986 miles

Central Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also inner sidewall has a cut but not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 183,986 miles

Central Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also inner sidewall has a cut but not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 170,663 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 170,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 157,337 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes both sides of the vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 145,845 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 135,415 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 135,415 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 130,197 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Petrol cap seal deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2018 123,100 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jul 2018 122,886 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2017 114,826 miles

Nearside rear tyre cut on outer wall

Fail 20 Jul 2017 114,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 12 Jul 2016 107,582 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 101,091 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 101,091 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 94,079 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 86,615 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 86,615 miles

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

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

Minor damage offside rear tyre sidewall

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2012 80,324 miles

One rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 16 Jul 2012 80,324 miles

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

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

One rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 7 Jul 2011 72,644 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 72,644 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 65,671 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 58,325 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 50,096 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 50,096 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 42,121 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 42,121 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 34,345 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 34,345 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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WJ53 SXN is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 110,133 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 V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ53 SXN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ53 SXN registered?

WJ53 SXN is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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