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AV03 UUS

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,452 mi
Last recorded126,452 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 126,452 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 126,452 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 118,395 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 111,656 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 104,992 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 104,980 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2011 97,334 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 97,334 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 92,877 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 92,866 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 17 Sep 2009 85,057 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 85,057 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 66,657 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 35,655 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 UUS is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AV03 UUS, 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 UUS registered?

AV03 UUS is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is AV03 UUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 UUS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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