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AV03 BUU

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,282 mi
Last recorded82,282 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 BUU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 82,282 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 78,413 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 75,501 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 75,500 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 71,466 miles

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

slight play in offside front steering rack.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 65,587 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 65,587 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 58,386 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 53,695 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 49,096 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 45,455 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 36,902 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 36,902 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 27,311 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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AV03 BUU is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV03 BUU, 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 AV03 BUU registered?

AV03 BUU is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AV03 BUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 BUU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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