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LUX 1P

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

229,127 mi
Last recorded229,127 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUX 1P
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 229,127 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin osf nsf outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 212,168 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr/osr close to rear suspension arm front bush (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 212,168 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr/osr close to rear suspension arm front bush (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 200,982 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr/osr close to trailing bush (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close rear axle close to union (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 200,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr/osr close to trailing bush (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close rear axle close to union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 198,626 miles

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

osr nsr bump stop brackets corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2020 193,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf nsf inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 188,507 miles

osf suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2018 178,982 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirement (16%)

Pass 7 Sep 2017 168,125 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 168,125 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 158,657 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 158,647 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 146,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 146,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 139,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 139,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 133,095 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 133,095 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 125,057 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 125,057 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 116,643 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 107,396 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 98,979 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 90,840 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 90,840 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 79,262 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2007 79,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 54,082 miles

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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LUX 1P is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LUX 1P, 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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What year was LUX 1P registered?

LUX 1P is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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