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AO03 WKA

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

117,175 mi
Last recorded117,175 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 WKA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 117,175 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated pershised (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 111,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2024 99,133 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2024 99,133 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 96,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 96,237 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 91,646 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 86,533 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 86,470 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 85,968 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 82,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on exhaust system

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2018 82,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

slight corrosion on exhaust system

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2017 70,872 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear coil springs corroded

offside rear brake pads getting low

slight wear on rear brake discs

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2017 70,869 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear coil springs corroded

offside rear brake pads getting low

slight wear on rear brake discs

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 60,404 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 59,867 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 58,294 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 58,294 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 56,444 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 56,444 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 55,278 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 53,381 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 50,287 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 48,345 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 48,345 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 46,160 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 44,585 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 38,397 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 30,910 miles

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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AO03 WKA is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO03 WKA, 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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AO03 WKA is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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