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FV03 VVB

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,158 mi
Last recorded100,158 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 VVB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 100,158 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Nov 2023 100,155 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2022 96,549 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 92,061 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 92,059 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 88,245 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 84,718 miles

slight play detected n/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 18 Nov 2019 84,714 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating excessive disc waiver (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible dip bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s/r brake disc inner face showing severe wear and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r park brake only just working and showing a very small efficiency figure

slight play detected n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 13 Nov 2018 80,193 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 16 Nov 2017 76,815 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

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

eml on

Fail 16 Nov 2017 76,813 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both, both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

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

eml on

Pass 22 Nov 2016 71,983 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 67,178 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 67,177 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 62,346 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 62,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 57,695 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 57,695 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 54,225 miles

o/s/r tyre is worn and in poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2011 49,919 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 45,588 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 41,695 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

rear tyres damaged on outer wall

Pass 6 Jul 2009 41,695 miles

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

Oil leak

rear tyres damaged on outer wall

Pass 1 Jul 2008 37,432 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 33,079 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 33,079 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 26,605 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 26,545 miles

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

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 VVB is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 FV03 VVB, 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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FV03 VVB is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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