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B4 RNE

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,061 mi
Last recorded160,061 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 RNE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 160,061 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 159,204 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 158,640 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2022 158,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Nov 2022 158,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear flexy brake hoses to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2021 156,643 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 154,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 152,979 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 152,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 148,035 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 148,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 144,110 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 144,110 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 139,925 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides wishbone inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 139,925 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides wishbone inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 137,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 137,471 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 132,976 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 125,889 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 119,961 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 119,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 113,210 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 105,637 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Nov 2009 98,534 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 91,320 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 82,782 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 82,782 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

alltyres worn and cuts to side walls

Pass 11 Oct 2006 71,788 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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B4 RNE is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B4 RNE, 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 B4 RNE registered?

B4 RNE is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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