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BW03 DWF

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,946 mi
Last recorded121,946 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 DWF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 121,946 miles

drivers sun visor missing at time of test

o/s/f brake slight binding

Pass 26 Jul 2024 121,876 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock eye bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

fuel cap rubber perishing

Pass 2 Aug 2023 121,821 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 121,689 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanging bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock eye perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 121,689 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanging bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock eye perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 121,609 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 121,536 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Front and rear suspension/brake components corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 121,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust corroded.

Front and rear suspension/brake components corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 121,186 miles

Rear exhaust rusty / deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2018 120,965 miles

Rear exhaust rusty / deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2018 120,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust rusty / deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2017 120,677 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 119,780 miles

both front brake discs worn/rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2015 119,185 miles

o/s front tyre low tread inside edge

rear exhaust tail pipe deteriorated/rusty

Fail 15 Jul 2014 118,596 miles

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

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

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

o/s front tyre low inside edge

Pass 15 Jul 2014 118,596 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre low inside edge

Fail 11 Jul 2013 117,281 miles

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

o/s front tyre low inside edge

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Jul 2013 117,281 miles

o/s front tyre low inside edge

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Jul 2012 115,738 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 115,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 113,391 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 6 Jul 2011 113,387 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Jun 2010 109,757 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brake discs scord

play in offside steering arm

Fail 24 Jun 2010 109,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brake discs scord

play in offside steering arm

Pass 26 Jun 2009 103,045 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 103,045 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 99,193 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 85,124 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 52,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 52,654 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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BW03 DWF is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BW03 DWF, 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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BW03 DWF is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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