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CA03 JDF

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,812 mi
Last recorded106,812 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 JDF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 106,812 miles

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

Offside headlamp has damage to lenses but not effecting beam pattern

Pass 25 Sep 2017 104,224 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 104,224 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 99,419 miles

noise coming from front end on full lock unable to find out want it is on ramp

Fail 7 Sep 2016 99,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

noise coming from front end on full lock unable to find out want it is on ramp

Pass 14 Aug 2015 88,314 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 80,440 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 80,437 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 72,469 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

lock stop bushes have become dry/noisy in operation

osf tyre balding inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2013 72,469 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 64,448 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 56,416 miles

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

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Fail 5 Sep 2011 56,416 miles

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

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 50,824 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 43,253 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 36,929 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 30,793 miles

Top engine mount rubber split

Pass 17 Jun 2006 24,857 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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CA03 JDF is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CA03 JDF, 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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CA03 JDF is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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