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DV03 DLD

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,950 mi
Last recorded91,950 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 DLD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 91,950 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre has slight side wall cracking

Fail 24 Apr 2018 91,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre has slight side wall cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2017 85,539 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 85,317 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cracking (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 79,150 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 79,138 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 74,931 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 69,370 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 63,617 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 63,615 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 54,155 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 54,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 47,220 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 41,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 36,041 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 30,228 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 24,104 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 18,469 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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DV03 DLD is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DV03 DLD, 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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DV03 DLD is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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