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EN03 VHB

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

114,126 mi
Last recorded114,126 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 VHB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 114,126 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2025 114,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 112,349 miles

Nearside sun visor cannot be stowed in closed position

Fail 20 Jan 2025 112,331 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside sun visor cannot be stowed in closed position

Pass 24 Jan 2024 105,552 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jan 2024 105,470 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2023 99,203 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 93,404 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 87,976 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES +N/S STEERING MAKES NOISE

Fail 20 Jan 2021 87,976 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust system insecure REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES +N/S STEERING MAKES NOISE

Pass 17 Jan 2020 82,904 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 82,904 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 72,850 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 70,753 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 69,264 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 67,636 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 66,762 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 65,730 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 64,250 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 60,371 miles

o/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 4 Oct 2010 56,386 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 56,386 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 49,004 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 49,044 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 43,133 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 37,019 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 22,284 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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EN03 VHB is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EN03 VHB, 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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EN03 VHB is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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