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BF03 XBM

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,341 mi
Last recorded79,341 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 XBM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2020 79,341 miles

Boot lid insecure accident damaged and sticking (6.2.1 (a) (i))

steering rack worn to safe limit

Pass 5 Sep 2019 71,850 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 59,106 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front suspension noisy

Fail 11 Jul 2018 59,106 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front suspension noisy

Pass 27 Mar 2017 37,738 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 35,000 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brakes (16%) have only just met the requirements.

Rear Brake Disc(s) and Brake pad(s) are low.

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 33,439 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 33,439 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 31,569 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 29,413 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 26,587 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,605 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 21,201 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 21,201 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 18,542 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,440 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 12,537 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 8,994 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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BF03 XBM is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BF03 XBM, 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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BF03 XBM is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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