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EL03 TAM

2003 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,592 mi
Last recorded94,592 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL03 TAM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 94,592 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 94,592 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 93,941 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management light on dash

Pass 25 Aug 2015 93,832 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 93,781 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 90,736 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 80,188 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 71,117 miles

All Tyres Slightly Out Of Shape And Worn On Inner Egdes

Front Number Plate Faded

Nearside Front Headlight Cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2010 58,380 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 58,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust Rear Bracket Broken

Offside Front Tyre On 2mm

Offside Rear Tyre Out Of Shape

Slight Play In Both Rear Axle Bushes

Pass 26 Feb 2009 46,570 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 31,914 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 19,335 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 15,176 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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EL03 TAM is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EL03 TAM, 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 EL03 TAM registered?

EL03 TAM is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is EL03 TAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL03 TAM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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