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DN03 YLG

2003 Volvo C70

Yellow Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

158,822 mi
Last recorded158,822 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 YLG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 158,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 156,544 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Dec 2024 156,543 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases the top of the middle silencer leaking and cat to middle silencer clamp broken and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2024 155,426 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Dec 2022 154,230 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 152,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 152,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 149,966 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 146,479 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 142,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 140,144 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 136,264 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 136,264 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 130,929 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 128,678 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 128,678 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 125,470 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 118,124 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 108,674 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 89,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 78,642 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 77,863 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 63,745 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 47,667 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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DN03 YLG is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Yellow with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DN03 YLG, 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 DN03 YLG registered?

DN03 YLG is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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