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DF03 HLV

2003 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,051 mi
Last recorded118,051 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 HLV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 118,051 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 115,864 miles

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))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 115,854 miles

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 112,404 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 108,082 miles

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)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 108,069 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 102,770 miles

(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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 102,580 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 97,472 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 90,161 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 80,832 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 80,830 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 71,715 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 71,651 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 57,860 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 57,855 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 52,167 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 50,500 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 50,498 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 48,329 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 46,143 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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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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