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FP03 COU

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,025 mi
Last recorded88,025 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 COU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 88,025 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 85,232 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 85,228 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 80,232 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 80,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 74,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres catching inner archs on full lock

corrosion on coil springs

exhaust corroded in places

front brake discs worn

noise on steering

Pass 23 Dec 2015 69,636 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 62,826 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 62,826 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 54,514 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 54,514 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 49,533 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 49,530 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust bracket corroaded

Fail 17 Apr 2012 47,496 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 47,496 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 43,974 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 43,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 40,629 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 38,079 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight perishing to offside rear and nearside rear tyres

Pass 6 Mar 2008 35,602 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 34,594 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 30,297 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 30,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2006 21,675 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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FP03 COU is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FP03 COU, 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 FP03 COU registered?

FP03 COU is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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