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LO03 ZKJ

2003 Volvo XC70

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,530 mi
Last recorded81,530 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO03 ZKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 81,530 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 76,387 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 71,555 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel filler cap seal starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Feb 2023 66,166 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

fuel filler cap seal starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Feb 2022 60,968 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 60,965 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 55,986 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 55,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 53,297 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 53,297 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 49,420 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 44,140 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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LO03 ZKJ is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 113,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LO03 ZKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LO03 ZKJ is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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