MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,051 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper suspension bearing slightly rough
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper suspension bearing slightly rough
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Axle (1) suspension springs are corroded (2.4.C.1,b)
Axle (1) tyre valve stems are damaged (4.1.D.1,e)
Axle (2) brake discs faces are corroded (3.5.1,i)
Front windscreen interior mirror has items hanging into the drivers view of the road (8.3.1,e)
Nearside Front indicator colour is deteriorating (1.4.A.2,f)
Nearside Rear tyre at the inner side of the central band has worn unevenly (4.1.E,1)
Offside Front indicator colour is deteriorating (1.4.A.2,f)
Offside Front position lamp illumination is deteriorating (1.1.A.3,d)
Offside Front suspension strut upper mounting bearing has roughness present when the road wheel is turned lock to lock (2.4.G,2)
Offside Rear tyre at the inner side of the central band has worn unevenly (4.1.E,1)
The rear exhaust silencer tail pipe mounting bracket is detached (7.1.1)
The rear service brakes during their increase mode indicate they are ready for service/repairs (3.7.B,2)
The rear service brakes imbalance has been recorded at 24%, indicating that the brakes are ready for service/repairs (3.7.B.5,b)
The vehicle battery is insecure (1.9.1)
The vehicle presenter is reminded that unnecessary items of luggage must be removed prior to presenting your vehicle for test (2,d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear tyre outer wall has a cut present approximately 25 mm (4.1D.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Upper suspension spring extreme end corroded (2.4C.1b)
Please empty the vehicle boot etc before presenting for a test (2d)
Rear exhaust tail pipe has a support mounting bracket excessively deteriorated (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure wheel loose on column (2.1.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front tyre outer wall has a cut present approximately 25 mm (4.1D.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Upper suspension spring extreme end corroded (2.4C.1b)
Please empty the vehicle boot etc before presenting for a test (2d)
Rear exhaust tail pipe has a support mounting bracket excessively deteriorated (7.1.1)
(1.4A.2f)The nearside rear indicator colour is deteriorated
(1.4A.2f)The offside rear indicator colour is deteriorated
(1.7.2)The nearside front headlamp washers do not appear to function as intended
(1.7.2)The nearside front headlamp wiper does not appear to function as intended
(1.7.2)The offside front headlamp washers do not appear to function as intended
(1.7.2)The offside front headlamp wiper blade is splitting
(1.7.2)The offside front headlamp wiper does not appear to function as intended
(3.7B.6b)The park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 24%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service/repairs
(4.1D.1a)The nearside front tyre outer wall has a cut present greater than 025 mm but not deep enough to reach the cords,ply at the time of the inspection
(4.1D.1a)The nearside rear tyre inner wall has a stress fracture present which is not deep enough to expose the cords,ply at the time of the inspection
(4.1D.1a)The nearside rear tyre outer wall has damage present
(4.1D.1a)The offside rear tyre inner wall has a stress fractures present which is not deep enough to expose the cords,ply at the time of the inspection
(4.1D.1a)The offside rear tyre outer wall has serious damage present but not exposing the cords,ply at the time of the inspection
(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre at each side of the central band has worn unevenly
(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.72 mm
(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.78 mm
(6.3.1c)The front number plate has a character that is deteriorating
(6.3.1d)The front number plate lamination is missing
(7.1.1)The exhaust tail pipe has a mounting bracket that is excessively deteriorated and detached,the remaining mounting rubber is detached
(8.2.2)The offside front windscreen wiper blade is splitting
(8.3.1e)The vehicle presenter is reminded that items hanging from the interior mirror should not be fitted for legal reasons
Front Items hanging from the interior mirror
Front Number plate characters deteriorating and lamination is missing
Nearside Front Headlamp washer(s) do not function as intended
Nearside Front Headlamp wiper blade is splitting and wiper mechanism does not function as intended
Nearside Front Tyre outer wall has a cut present,greater than 25 mm but not deep enough to expose cords,ply
Nearside Rear Tyre breadth of tread worn down to 2.70 mm
Nearside Rear Tyre inner/outer wall has stress fractures present
Nearside Rear Tyre outer wall is damaged
Nearside Rear indicator colour is deteriorating
Offside Front Headlamp washer(s) do not function as intended
Offside Front Wiper blade is splitting
Offside Rear Tyre breadth of tread worn down to 2.76 mm
Offside Rear Tyre inner wall has stress fractures present
Offside Rear Tyre outer wall has serious damage present but not exposing cords,ply
Offside Rear indicator colour is deteriorating
Rear Exhaust tail pipe has a hanger bracket excessively deteriorated and a rubber mounting detached
Rear Park brake imbalance recorded is at 28%,indicating that service/repairs are required
THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
(1.4A.2f)The nearside rear indicator colour is deteriorated
(1.4A.2f)The offside rear indicator colour is deteriorated
(1.7.2)The nearside front headlamp washers do not appear to function as intended
(1.7.2)The nearside front headlamp wiper does not appear to function as intended
(1.7.2)The offside front headlamp washers do not appear to function as intended
(1.7.2)The offside front headlamp wiper blade is splitting
(1.7.2)The offside front headlamp wiper does not appear to function as intended
(3.7B.6b)The park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 24%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service/repairs
(4.1D.1a)The nearside front tyre outer wall has a cut present greater than 025 mm but not deep enough to reach the cords,ply at the time of the inspection
(4.1D.1a)The nearside rear tyre inner wall has a stress fracture present which is not deep enough to expose the cords,ply at the time of the inspection
(4.1D.1a)The nearside rear tyre outer wall has damage present
(4.1D.1a)The offside rear tyre inner wall has a stress fractures present which is not deep enough to expose the cords,ply at the time of the inspection
(4.1D.1a)The offside rear tyre outer wall has serious damage present but not exposing the cords,ply at the time of the inspection
(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre at each side of the central band has worn unevenly
(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.72 mm
(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.78 mm
(6.3.1c)The front number plate has a character that is deteriorating
(6.3.1d)The front number plate lamination is missing
(7.1.1)The exhaust tail pipe has a mounting bracket that is excessively deteriorated and detached,the remaining mounting rubber is detached
(8.2.2)The offside front windscreen wiper blade is splitting
(8.3.1e)The vehicle presenter is reminded that items hanging from the interior mirror should not be fitted for legal reasons
THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust mounting bracket corroded
o/s+n/s rear+n/s front tyres have cuts in side walls not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
cut in n/s/f tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Volvo C70?
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DF03 HLV is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 DF03 HLV, 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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DF03 HLV is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 June 2003.
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