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E9 GSL

2003 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,211 mi
Last recorded81,211 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 GSL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 81,211 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 71,222 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 71,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 63,864 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 63,670 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 63,662 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 59,785 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 55,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 50,729 miles

n/s front tyre has cracking in outer sidewall

o/s front tyre has crack in inner sidewall (not deep enough to reach cords)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 46,401 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 43,110 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 40,172 miles

n/s/f disc inner face corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2008 40,169 miles

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

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

n/s/f disc inner face corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2007 34,891 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 27,326 miles

advise. slight play in both inner steering rack joints.

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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E9 GSL is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E9 GSL, 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 E9 GSL registered?

E9 GSL is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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