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FN03 RTU

2003 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

125,951 mi
Last recorded125,951 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 RTU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 125,951 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 124,757 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp in op bulb/holder missing

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 124,757 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp in op bulb/holder missing

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 121,837 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 121,837 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Towbar safety device not operating correctly side light (6.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 117,493 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 114,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 109,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 109,803 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 102,801 miles

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

advise engine light on

advise engine misfire

Fail 28 Jan 2016 102,800 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

advise engine light on

advise engine misfire

Pass 18 Feb 2015 96,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2014 92,204 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 92,202 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 83,278 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 82,885 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 74,040 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 72,398 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2010 63,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 53,429 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 53,429 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 41,155 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres brtween 2-4 mm

Fail 13 Feb 2008 41,155 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres brtween 2-4 mm

Pass 5 Apr 2007 37,862 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 37,862 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 31,633 miles

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

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
Full Volvo C70 reliability report

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FN03 RTU is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FN03 RTU, 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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FN03 RTU is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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