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GD03 NRF

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,334 mi
Last recorded141,334 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 NRF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 141,334 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering Rack Clamp Deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2016 130,761 miles

Coolant Leak

Steering Rack Has Slight Movement at Nearside Clamp

Fail 21 Apr 2016 130,761 miles

Coolant Leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering Rack Has Slight Movement at Nearside Clamp

Pass 12 May 2015 121,266 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2014 115,549 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 115,549 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 90,542 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 90,542 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 78,564 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in n/s/front anti roll bar link arm

slight play in ns/front inner track rod end

slight play in o/s/front anti roll bar link arm

slight play in os/front inner track rod end

Pass 5 Apr 2012 78,564 miles

o/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in n/s/front anti roll bar link arm

slight play in ns/front inner track rod end

slight play in o/s/front anti roll bar link arm

slight play in os/front inner track rod end

Pass 27 Apr 2011 65,725 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 56,089 miles

inner set of front brake pads getting thin.

Fail 18 May 2010 56,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

inner set of front brake pads getting thin.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 44,437 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 34,430 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 33,000 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside and nearside front stabalisor bar linkrods are worn slightly

Pass 12 Jul 2006 25,275 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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GD03 NRF is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GD03 NRF, 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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GD03 NRF is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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