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DG03 CWC

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,701 mi
Last recorded109,701 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 109,701 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2016 107,638 miles

Nearside Front TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 107,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 107,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 105,790 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 105,340 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 100,782 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 97,397 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 97,394 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2011 95,680 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 95,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 82,855 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 72,957 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 72,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 56,880 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 42,415 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 CWC 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 CWC, 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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DG03 CWC is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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