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FV03 NXL

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,972 mi
Last recorded71,972 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 NXL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2019 71,972 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering boot loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded front springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 69,214 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,124 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 66,050 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 64,244 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 62,657 miles

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 7 Jun 2011 60,081 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 55,779 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 51,353 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 48,239 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 48,236 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 6 Jun 2007 40,303 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 40,302 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 25,609 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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FV03 NXL is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FV03 NXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV03 NXL registered?

FV03 NXL is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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