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BJ03 WUX

2003 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

89,286 mi
Last recorded89,286 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 WUX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 89,286 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 89,136 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 89,135 miles

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

Nearside Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 86,874 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 85,268 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 85,079 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Leaver his quite high (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear All suspension bushes deteriorated but are functioning as intended.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 85,079 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Leaver his quite high (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear All suspension bushes deteriorated but are functioning as intended.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 84,719 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 84,714 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 84,059 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

under tray fitted covering components

Fail 16 Oct 2019 84,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitment (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

under tray fitted covering components

Pass 5 Jul 2018 83,498 miles

Nearside Front Outer sidewall damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jul 2018 83,497 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer sidewall damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jun 2017 81,276 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner edge uneven wear

Pass 13 Jun 2016 76,796 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jun 2016 76,795 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 May 2015 72,875 miles

o/s rear pads low & sign of heat damage

Pass 19 May 2014 67,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2013 62,423 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 62,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2012 58,505 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 53,419 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 47,288 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 40,559 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 34,369 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 28,234 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 20,657 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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BJ03 WUX is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BJ03 WUX, 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 BJ03 WUX registered?

BJ03 WUX is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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