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DF03 WGD

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

70,289 mi
Last recorded70,289 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 WGD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 70,289 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 69,409 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 66,230 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 66,216 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 62,920 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2017 62,920 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 59,223 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 56,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

windscreen damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2015 56,829 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

windscreen damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2014 54,533 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 52,404 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jul 2013 52,404 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2012 50,222 miles

both nearside tyres showing slight deteriation

Pass 16 Jun 2011 47,556 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 47,551 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 43,555 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 39,944 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 37,077 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 37,077 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 32,656 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 32,645 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Jul 2006 25,829 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

aerial broken/ rectified

inspection tray damaged /rectified

o/s/r wheel arch damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2006 25,829 miles

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

aerial broken/ rectified

inspection tray damaged /rectified

o/s/r wheel arch damaged

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 WGD is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WGD, 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 WGD is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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