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AR03 JKZ

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,716 mi
Last recorded102,716 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 JKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 102,716 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 98,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 95,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 95,710 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 91,856 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 89,436 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 86,625 miles

slight surface corrosion on underbody at rear

tested when wet

Pass 2 Jan 2020 86,297 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

sligh play in steering

Pass 3 Jan 2019 84,264 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 84,264 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 81,456 miles

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

Offside Front Inner edge worn on tyre

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 77,532 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 71,257 miles

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2014 65,160 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 59,381 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 54,498 miles

advise both rear tyres perished and balled on inner edges

advise light scratches in screen

Fail 11 Jul 2012 54,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

advise both rear tyres perished and balled on inner edges

advise light scratches in screen

Pass 14 Jul 2011 48,847 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 41,846 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 34,504 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 34,494 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 26,453 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 17,859 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 9,476 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 9,476 miles

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

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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AR03 JKZ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AR03 JKZ, 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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AR03 JKZ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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