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AJ03 MJC

2003 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,623 mi
Last recorded90,623 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 MJC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 90,623 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 86,966 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour shows white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour shows white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour shows white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 78,022 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 73,402 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 69,480 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 65,514 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 65,355 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 65,338 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 64,249 miles

Exhaust rear section brackets heavly corroded

Front lower arm bushs slightly worn

NSF tyre wearing on outter edge

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 64,249 miles

Exhaust rear section brackets heavly corroded

Front lower arm bushs slightly worn

NSF tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 26 May 2012 60,047 miles

rear exhaust bracket very badly corroded

Pass 28 May 2011 58,566 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 55,784 miles

N,S,R TYRE SMOOTH INSIDE EDGE

OIL LEVEL LOW

Pass 18 Mar 2009 50,583 miles
Fail 7 May 2008

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2008
Pass 19 Feb 2007 40,502 miles

fuel filter area damp

o/s/r tyre getting low inside shoulder

power steering resevoir damp

slight sidewall damage n/s/f tyre

smoke from engine

Pass 28 Feb 2006 25,522 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 25,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AJ03 MJC is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AJ03 MJC, 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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AJ03 MJC is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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