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DL03 HFV

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

55,278 mi
Last recorded55,278 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 HFV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 55,278 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

under vehicle under sealed

Pass 9 Mar 2021 55,059 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

suspension bushs deterioated

Fail 8 Mar 2021 55,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

suspension bushs deterioated

Pass 12 Feb 2020 54,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

slight wear to suspension bushs

Pass 18 Feb 2019 53,459 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres 225/45/17w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 2 Mar 2018 52,574 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear axle bush slightly worn

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2017 51,722 miles

slight play os lower ball joint

Fail 28 Feb 2017 51,720 miles

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

slight play os lower ball joint

Pass 10 Feb 2016 50,119 miles

child seat fitted

nsf tyre under inflated

underbody covers fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2016 50,119 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt os and ns front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

child seat fitted

nsf tyre under inflated

underbody covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 48,984 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 46,945 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 20 Feb 2013 45,461 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 42,840 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 40,198 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 40,198 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,966 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2009 32,947 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 28,787 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 22,845 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 17,758 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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DL03 HFV is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DL03 HFV, 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 DL03 HFV registered?

DL03 HFV is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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