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C5 WGB

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

79,181 mi
Last recorded79,181 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 WGB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 79,181 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 79,164 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 76,738 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 72,412 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 72,412 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 68,088 miles

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

Offside Front indicator lens cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine light on

Fail 29 Jul 2017 68,088 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front indicator lens cracked

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine light on

Pass 27 Jul 2016 64,682 miles

engine light on dash

Fail 27 Jul 2016 64,682 miles

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

engine light on dash

Pass 1 Aug 2015 60,701 miles

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

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

engine light on dash

o/s/front indicator lens slightly damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2014 57,049 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 28 Jul 2014 57,049 miles

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 31 Jul 2013 53,064 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 53,064 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 48,245 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 42,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 42,483 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 36,773 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 33,770 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 31,676 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 29,254 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 25,936 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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C5 WGB is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 C5 WGB, 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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C5 WGB is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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