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A31 DAY

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,221 mi
Last recorded66,221 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA31 DAY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 66,221 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 66,217 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 65,997 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 65,376 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 65,348 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 65,013 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 64,879 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 64,205 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 64,205 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 63,328 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 62,492 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 61,711 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 59,527 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 57,721 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 55,769 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 92,407 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 49,970 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 45,120 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 39,961 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 39,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 35,605 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 35,470 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 29,698 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 29,698 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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A31 DAY is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A31 DAY, 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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What year was A31 DAY registered?

A31 DAY is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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