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AF03 PXR

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,152 mi
Last recorded147,152 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 PXR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 147,152 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 145,010 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 135,748 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 128,802 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 128,528 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 110,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust rear tail pipe hangers broken (2) system still seems supported by centrebox but recommend repair or replace tail pipe

Fail 23 Mar 2011 110,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust rear tail pipe hangers broken (2) system still seems supported by centrebox but recommend repair or replace tail pipe

Pass 24 Mar 2010 98,142 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 98,142 miles

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

both front tyres worn low/inside edge

front brake pads worn low/discs worn

offside rear tyre on legal limit

play in nearsid eront track rod end

play in offside front tie rod

Pass 20 Mar 2009 85,194 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 85,194 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 74,017 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 62,799 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 62,799 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 50,164 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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AF03 PXR is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF03 PXR, 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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AF03 PXR is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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