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C70 AEW

2003 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,156 mi
Last recorded114,156 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC70 AEW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 114,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all 4 discs corroded

Fail 27 May 2021 114,155 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected nut loose so insecure (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier earth lead also loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all 4 discs corroded

engine management light on and engine miss fire

Pass 5 Nov 2018 111,295 miles

Slight play in both rackends

Pass 11 Jul 2017 104,917 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 104,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 98,043 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 93,697 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES HAVE LOTS OF SMALL CRACKS AROUND THE TREAD AREA

Pass 16 Jul 2014 90,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 86,484 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 86,479 miles

Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2012 83,852 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 77,962 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

various bushes worn, various componments corroded, front discs worn, rear discs worn and corroded, rear tyres stepped,

Pass 30 Mar 2010 720,546 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

rear brake balance could be better

various bushes worn, various componments corroded, fuel straps corroding, rear tyres ans valves poor, both wipers spilt,

Fail 18 Mar 2010 72,056 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

various bushes worn, various componments corroded, fuel straps corroding, rear tyres ans valves poor, both wipers spilt,

Pass 9 Mar 2009 64,358 miles

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

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

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

engine noisey various bushes worn various components corroding

Fail 9 Mar 2009 64,358 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

engine noisey various bushes worn various components corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2008 54,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in steering rack various minor oil leaks various components corroding rear exhaust and mounting corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2007 45,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 32,763 miles

Nearside Rear 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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C70 AEW is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 C70 AEW, 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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C70 AEW is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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