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AV03 OGP

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,491 mi
Last recorded148,491 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 OGP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 148,491 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

ball joint covers deteriorating

front no, plate damaged

springs deteriorating

Pass 12 Apr 2016 146,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front brake discs lipped and corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2015 138,873 miles

EML light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 129,609 miles

Sat-nav and phone holder/cradle on windscreen

Fail 5 Apr 2014 129,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Sat-nav and phone holder/cradle on windscreen

Fail 1 Apr 2014 129,507 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 120,405 miles

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

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

Slight twisting of right front flexy brake hose.

Very slight play in right hand inner rack joint

Pass 25 Apr 2012 110,806 miles

ceaking noise from front, possible joint.

rear brake discs deteriorating, nearside scored on outer face.

slight wear in front anti-roll bar link nearside

Fail 24 Apr 2012 110,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front 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 brake discs deteriorating, nearside scored on outer face.

slight wear in front anti-roll bar link nearside

Pass 28 Mar 2011 106,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear brake disc's slightly scored

ecu light on

Fail 19 Mar 2011 106,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear brake disc's slightly scored

ecu light on

Pass 16 Apr 2010 99,329 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 83,239 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 64,587 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 52,447 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 45,723 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 OGP is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OGP, 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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AV03 OGP is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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