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GC03 BBX

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,726 mi
Last recorded124,726 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC03 BBX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 124,726 miles

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

Mil lamp illuminated.

Fail 6 May 2025 124,722 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 122,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 122,132 miles

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2022 122,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2021 114,315 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 114,315 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 101,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x3 rear flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear slight brake imbalance across rear axle

Pass 6 Feb 2019 98,076 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dull (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside head light wiper stick in up position

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

both front springs weak car low

rear chassis - axle corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2018 91,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside Front Brake Low Performance 20% Imbalance (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 91,822 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 Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective Rubber Worn Out (1.7.2)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective Rubber Split (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside Front Brake Low Performance 20% Imbalance (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 86,059 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 78,669 miles

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 20 Feb 2015 73,835 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 70,982 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 70,524 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 70,524 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 68,328 miles

front springs weak

Fail 18 Apr 2012 68,328 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front springs weak

Pass 14 Feb 2011 63,182 miles

brake discs on rear rusted needing replacement next service

Pass 25 Apr 2009 48,664 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 45,787 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 39,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 39,052 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 31,054 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,054 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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GC03 BBX is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GC03 BBX, 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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GC03 BBX is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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