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WJ03 WHD

2003 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

91,319 mi
Last recorded91,319 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 WHD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 91,319 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 90,756 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 89,480 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 88,564 miles

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

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

all tyres perished

Pass 26 Aug 2021 87,100 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 86,381 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 85,313 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 83,959 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 83,268 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 82,354 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 82,354 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle wheel hitting anti-rollbar on full lock (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre rubbing on brake flexy on lock (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle wheel hitting anti-roll bar on full lock (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre rubbing on brake flexy on lock (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 80,213 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 80,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 75,947 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbones, front bushes unbonding and perishing

rear parking camera intermittently not working

Pass 4 Mar 2014 75,947 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbones, front bushes unbonding and perishing

rear parking camera intermittently not working

Pass 15 Mar 2013 71,156 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 63,691 miles

covers fitted to sills not allowing a full inspection

rear exhaust corroding at mounting brackets

slight movement both front lower suspension arms front bushes

slight oil and coolant leak from engine

Fail 16 Mar 2012 63,691 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

covers fitted to sills not allowing a full inspection

rear exhaust corroding at mounting brackets

slight movement both front lower suspension arms front bushes

slight oil and coolant leak from engine

Pass 17 Mar 2011 57,029 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 53,801 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

covers fitted to sills not allowing a full inspection of sill

Fail 26 Mar 2010 53,801 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

covers fitted to sills not allowing a full inspection of sill

Fail 21 May 2009 47,019 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs slightly worn

handbrake travel

plastic covers fitted to sills not allowing a full inspection

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 21 May 2009 47,019 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

handbrake travel

plastic covers fitted to sills not allowing a full inspection

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 21 May 2008 41,208 miles

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted sills not inspected.

Fail 21 May 2008 41,208 miles

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

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted sills not inspected.

Pass 18 May 2007 33,184 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 25,227 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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WJ03 WHD is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WJ03 WHD, 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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WJ03 WHD is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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