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C12 HCR

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,168 mi
Last recorded88,168 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 HCR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 88,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules centre across axle , hose (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 87,822 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 78,419 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 76,883 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 72,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 62,648 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front tyre bald on outter edge

Pass 19 Oct 2009 52,277 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 39,057 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 39,049 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 30,438 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 17,517 miles

Nearside front tyre/rim has slight kerbing damage

Pass 10 May 2006 11,505 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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C12 HCR is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 C12 HCR, 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 C12 HCR registered?

C12 HCR is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is C12 HCR safe to buy?

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