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CX03 KLJ

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

134,410 mi
Last recorded134,410 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 KLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 134,410 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 13 Jun 2025 133,059 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system.

engine cover & sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

Fail 13 Jun 2025 133,043 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system.

engine cover & sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

Pass 5 Jun 2024 129,849 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 127,072 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 127,070 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 119,633 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 116,483 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 114,072 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 112,353 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 107,338 miles

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

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Jan 2015 104,396 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 101,274 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 98,564 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Jan 2012 95,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 93,077 miles

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

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

front brake discs inside faces worn.

Fail 10 Feb 2011 93,076 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs inside faces worn.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 89,397 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

evidence of prop shaft fouling centre exhaust box.

possible problem with offside rear park brake shoes.

Fail 10 Feb 2010 89,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

evidence of prop shaft fouling centre exhaust box.

possible problem with offside rear park brake shoes.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 84,009 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 84,008 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 73,246 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 60,039 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)

Fail 28 Jun 2006 60,030 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

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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CX03 KLJ is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CX03 KLJ, 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 CX03 KLJ registered?

CX03 KLJ is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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