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2003 Volvo C70

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,816 mi
Last recorded90,816 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 URL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 90,816 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 90,814 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2015 85,975 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 85,892 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 82,506 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 82,102 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 76,287 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 76,287 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 75,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 67,528 miles

offside front track rod has slight play

Pass 8 Nov 2008 59,953 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 48,366 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 40,371 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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DU53 URL is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DU53 URL, 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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DU53 URL is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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