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A15 SBL

2003 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,177 mi
Last recorded111,177 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 SBL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 111,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 107,343 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 104,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear tyres worn on tread shoulders

Fail 26 Nov 2012 104,785 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear tyres worn on tread shoulders

Pass 21 Dec 2011 98,327 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 88,589 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 73,407 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 63,781 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 63,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 51,531 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 51,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 38,050 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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A15 SBL is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 69,225 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A15 SBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo C70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A15 SBL is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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