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DG03 CVJ

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,920 mi
Last recorded83,920 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 CVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 83,920 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 80,429 miles

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

Rear seats missing from vehicle

accident damage to offside door pillar and rear wing

Fail 9 Apr 2016 80,427 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

accident damage to offside door pillar and rear wing

all rear seats missing

brake fluid low

Pass 14 Apr 2015 78,130 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 75,902 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTINGS RUSTING, SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NS OUTTER SILL,

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN, REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN, REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT RUSTING

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 72,253 miles

slight play on nearside front steering tie rod

Pass 1 Dec 2011 65,083 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 65,081 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 56,061 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 56,061 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 49,474 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 49,474 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 43,135 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 36,330 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 36,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 30,306 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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DG03 CVJ 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 68.8%.

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 DG03 CVJ, 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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What year was DG03 CVJ registered?

DG03 CVJ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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