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WJ03 WHE

2003 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

238,057 mi
Last recorded238,057 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 WHE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 238,057 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

nearside handbrake effort low may need adjustment or repair

Pass 28 Oct 2024 234,455 miles

rear wheel arches rusty

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 230,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake effort low may need adjustment or repair also handbrake has little reserve travel

slight corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 26 Oct 2022 224,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 218,854 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear handbrake effort low may need adjustment or repair

Pass 5 Oct 2020 214,108 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

handbrake effort low may need adjustment or repair

Fail 5 Oct 2020 214,108 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

handbrake effort low may need adjustment or repair

Pass 8 Apr 2019 205,851 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 205,848 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 200,633 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

offside handbrake effort low may need adjustment or repair

Fail 23 Apr 2018 200,633 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

offside handbrake effort low may need adjustment or repair

Pass 20 Apr 2017 195,784 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both front and rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2016 186,893 miles

o/s inner track rod joint has slight play

Fail 20 Feb 2016 186,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s inner track rod joint has slight play

Fail 2 Mar 2015 177,167 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 177,167 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 165,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 156,137 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 143,309 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre tread out of shape

Fail 16 Feb 2012 143,309 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre tread out of shape

osr upper sidelight inop

Pass 28 Feb 2011 130,577 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 115,961 miles

both front lower arm front bushs starting to show signs of spliting.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 98,792 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 84,826 miles

slight play in offside front ininer rack joint.

Fail 19 Feb 2007 70,171 miles

Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 70,171 miles

Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 56,723 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 WHE is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red 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 V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 110,133 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WHE, 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 WHE is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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