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BA03 WZK

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,824 mi
Last recorded137,824 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA03 WZK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 137,824 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 137,536 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area of tyre 225/40/18 92y marshal (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 124,433 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim of alloy wheel flatspotted in 2 places (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 124,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall of tyre 225/40/18 92y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim of alloy wheel flatspotted in 2 places (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 111,131 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 111,005 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 94,651 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 94,651 miles

Brake performance not tested due to dangerous defects on rear tyres (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area of tyre 225/40/18 88w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall of tyre 225/40/18 88w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 86,544 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 86,480 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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BA03 WZK is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BA03 WZK, 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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BA03 WZK is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 June 2003.

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