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BV03 UKX

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,815 mi
Last recorded150,815 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 UKX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 150,815 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 150,810 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 147,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 143,358 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 128,387 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 115,166 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight Play In N/S of Steering Rack

Pass 23 Jun 2009 99,731 miles

Rear indicator bulbs slightly showing white

Fail 20 Jun 2009 99,645 miles

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

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

Rear indicator bulbs slightly showing white

Pass 21 May 2008 89,324 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 82,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 82,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 80,130 miles

nearside front tyre reading 2.3mm inner 3/4 band, but worn lower inner tread to sidewall.

offside rear tyre reading 2.3mm inner 3/4 band, but worn lower inner tread to sidewall.also steel objects in tread pattern.

rear exhaust bracket corroded.

Fail 20 Mar 2007 80,130 miles

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

nearside front tyre reading 2.3mm inner 3/4 band, but worn lower inner tread to sidewall.

offside rear tyre reading 2.3mm inner 3/4 band, but worn lower inner tread to sidewall.also steel objects in tread pattern.

rear exhaust bracket corroded.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 58,485 miles

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

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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BV03 UKX 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 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 BV03 UKX, 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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BV03 UKX is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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