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DV03 MVG

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,920 mi
Last recorded107,920 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2018 107,920 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake has sleight reserve travel.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 104,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules X2 HOSES (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 104,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules X2 HOSES (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 99,681 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 99,648 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 92,338 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 90,647 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 89,469 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 88,137 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2011 86,366 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 82,674 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 78,601 miles

rear exhaust bracket very rusty and thin

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Mar 2009 78,601 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

rear exhaust bracket very rusty and thin

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Apr 2008 67,019 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 67,018 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 50,010 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 35,875 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 MVG is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DV03 MVG, 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 MVG is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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