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WR03 LXH

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,823 mi
Last recorded112,823 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 LXH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 112,823 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2025 111,370 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 111,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 109,878 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 108,367 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2022 106,583 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2021 105,239 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 105,233 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 103,962 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 100,710 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 97,331 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 92,961 miles

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

Front wiper blades starting to split-still clearing the windscreen effectively

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 89,196 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 84,731 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 80,215 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 76,090 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 72,114 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 67,751 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2011 67,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 63,116 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 57,942 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 52,012 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 43,413 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 31,633 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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WR03 LXH is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 WR03 LXH, 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 WR03 LXH registered?

WR03 LXH is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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