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FP03 RVY

2003 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,124 mi
Last recorded110,124 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 RVY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 110,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 105,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 98,782 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 98,328 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Jun 2021 98,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner wing on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner wing on lock rubbed through plastic inner wing onto metal (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint worn and knocking (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s rear ()

Nearside Front tyre worn uneven

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear disc corroded and scored

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone all 4 bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to zero check lights ()

Pass 8 Jun 2020 95,128 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 95,128 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 95,072 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 89,414 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer part of side light in/op

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 89,133 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2017 83,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 78,587 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 25 Feb 2015 75,081 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 75,081 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2014 69,473 miles

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

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

both front headlight beam patterns poor

brake pedal has alot of travel

nearside front track rod slight play

offside front track rod slight play

Fail 20 Feb 2014 69,473 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front headlight beam patterns poor

brake pedal has alot of travel

nearside front track rod slight play

offside front track rod slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2013 64,826 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 59,149 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing badly on outer edge.

Fail 17 Feb 2011 53,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OSF Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak from Turbo

Slight play in OS of Steering rack

Pass 17 Feb 2011 53,321 miles

OSF Tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak from Turbo

Slight play in OS of Steering rack

Pass 26 Feb 2010 47,436 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 47,436 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 39,314 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Screw in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Feb 2008 31,679 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 31,679 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 19,056 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 19,040 miles

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

Noise from offside front suspension cannot find any faults.

Pass 3 Mar 2006 6,875 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 RVY is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RVY, 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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FP03 RVY is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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