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LV03 BNK

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

95,639 mi
Last recorded95,639 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 BNK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 95,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 95,639 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 90,041 miles

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

intercooler oily

Pass 16 Apr 2024 83,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 83,359 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 78,315 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both, split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated appears to be leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 78,315 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both, split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated appears to be leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 75,993 miles

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

rear disc very rusty on braking surface. recommend replacement

Fail 28 Apr 2022 75,991 miles

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

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

rear disc very rusty on braking surface. recommend replacement

Pass 15 Apr 2021 73,507 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 73,507 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 71,523 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 71,522 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 69,146 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 66,901 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 63,990 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 59,945 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 55,683 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 51,648 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 51,647 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 47,757 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 42,457 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 42,457 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 37,554 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 33,263 miles

Rear No!plate slightly deteriorated.

Rear brake discs slightky pitted.

light play in osf inner steering arm.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 28,416 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 25,245 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 20,900 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 16,737 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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LV03 BNK is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 LV03 BNK, 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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LV03 BNK is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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