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CV03 VDE

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

209,378 mi
Last recorded209,378 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 VDE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 209,378 miles

slight play in both steering rack tie rods

Fail 1 Feb 2016 209,375 miles

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

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

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

slight play in both steering rack tie rods

Pass 22 Jan 2015 180,100 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

o/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2015 180,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs lipped

n/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

o/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2014 153,327 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f indicator secured with tape

n/s/r inner side light dull

o/s/r outer tyre wall slight damage

Fail 5 Feb 2014 153,325 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f indicator secured with tape

n/s/r inner side light dull

o/s/r outer tyre wall slight damage

Pass 29 Jan 2013 122,508 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 122,504 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 69,944 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 96,938 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 92,060 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs are corroded and rear pads are getting low

Pass 7 Jan 2010 83,014 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 72,863 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 62,919 miles

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

nearside and offside wipers slightly split

Pass 5 Jan 2007 52,451 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 52,451 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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CV03 VDE is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CV03 VDE, 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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CV03 VDE is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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