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LJ03 MBY

2003 Volvo Unknown

Multi-colour Diesel 7300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

545,383 mi
Last recorded545,383 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo Unknown539,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 MBY
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year2003
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine7,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 545,383 miles

Nearside Air pipe leaking air [ Chairlift ]

Offside Air tank strap broken

Fail 21 May 2024 545,382 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Air pipe leaking air [ Chairlift ]

Offside Air tank strap broken

Pass 22 May 2023 543,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2023 543,248 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2022 539,971 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 539,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel Filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Ad-blue cap panel insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2021 537,518 miles

body and frame rusty

front and rear suspension rusty

Fail 13 Apr 2021 537,516 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

body and frame rusty

front and rear suspension rusty

Fail 22 Mar 2021 537,427 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative all lamps not working (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Air/vacuum reservoir inadequately mounted strap broken and others corroded (1.1.9 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Volvo Unknown?

Based on 9,254 MOT tests across 5,761 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
6,095
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
5,761
On UK Roads
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LJ03 MBY is a 2003 Volvo Unknown in Multi-colour with a 7,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 2003 Volvo Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 539,971 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Volvo Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ03 MBY registered?

LJ03 MBY is a 2003 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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