2003 Volvo XC70 2.5L Petrol · LJ03 ACD
2003 Volvo XC70 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 151,219 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC70
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,219 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ03 ACD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 151,219 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ03 ACD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo Xc70 (LJ03 ACD) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LJ03 ACD Mileage History
- 28/08/2024126,950 mi
- 02/09/2024126,628 mi-322 mi
- 26/08/2025138,122 mi+11,494 mi
- 20/08/2026151,397 mi+13,275 mi
- 28/08/2026151,219 mi-178 mi
Average of roughly 12,140 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Volvo XC70 (P2)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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