MOT Status
ValidMileage
124,726 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Mil lamp illuminated.
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))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
all brake discs slightly corroded
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
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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))
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
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
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)
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)
slight play in both rack ends
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)
front springs weak
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front springs weak
brake discs on rear rusted needing replacement next service
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo C70?
Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of GC03 BBX?
You can check the full history of GC03 BBX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was GC03 BBX registered?
GC03 BBX is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 January 2003.
Is GC03 BBX safe to buy?
The MOT history for GC03 BBX shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GC03 BBX have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GC03 BBX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.