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AW03 JMW

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

29,150 mi
Last recorded29,150 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 JMW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 29,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 28,223 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TOP ENGINE MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 26,539 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess TOP MOUNT (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 23,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 23,620 miles

Front both tyres deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cuts to tread

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 23,117 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 22,573 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 21,948 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 21,948 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2016 21,097 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 20,342 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 18,896 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 18,218 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre deteriating

Pass 22 Feb 2012 16,963 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 16,963 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 15,473 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 14,211 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 12,901 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 12,901 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2008 10,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 10,942 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 9,361 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 7,448 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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AW03 JMW is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AW03 JMW, 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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AW03 JMW is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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