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ERG 224

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,670 mi
Last recorded81,670 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERG 224
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 81,670 miles

front suspension corroded

n/s/r spring corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2022 81,670 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front suspension corroded

n/s/r spring corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2019 81,018 miles

Front and rear suspention signs of corrosion

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 81,018 miles

Front and rear suspention signs of corrosion

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 105,803 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 101,416 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 101,250 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 101,250 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 99,987 miles

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

coolant sensor lamp on

engine cooler hitting cross support

off side outer sill poor

Fail 29 Jul 2014 99,984 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Bulb failure light on

Coolant level warning light on

Fuel filter cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2013 99,127 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 99,125 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 97,707 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

battery insicure

Pass 13 Sep 2011 92,291 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 92,291 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 84,007 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 79,540 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 70,568 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 69,195 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 53,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs in poor condition

slight play in nearside front steering arm

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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ERG 224 is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ERG 224, 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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ERG 224 is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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