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WJ03 VNX

2003 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

184,762 mi
Last recorded184,762 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 VNX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 184,762 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2026 184,322 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2025 178,875 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 171,360 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 171,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 171,358 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 170,377 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 169,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 164,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 164,496 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 158,037 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 May 2018 158,037 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 153,208 miles

Nearside & Offside front brake flexi hose's perished

Play in rack

Sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2017 153,174 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing fuel cap seal split (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front brake hose cracking

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

rear discs worn

Fail 9 Mar 2017 152,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside & Offside front brake flexi hose's perished

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

Play in rack

Sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 142,449 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 142,449 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 125,046 miles

nearside headlight image poor

offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses perished

play in rack

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2015 124,969 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

nearside headlight image poor

offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses perished

play in rack

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2014 114,565 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 110,472 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 106,867 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 103,863 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 101,008 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 88,818 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 88,818 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 65,598 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 44,210 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 19,124 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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WJ03 VNX is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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 WJ03 VNX, 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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WJ03 VNX is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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