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GF03 WAJ

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

160,508 mi
Last recorded160,508 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 WAJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 160,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE !!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 155,860 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 155,855 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low N/S + O/S (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering ram components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 152,271 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 152,271 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam N/S + O/S (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) not working N/S + O/S (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working N/S + O/S (1.1.C.1d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 147,428 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/S + O/S (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 141,773 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre; inner & outer shoulders bald

Offside front tyre; inner & outer shoulders worn

Fail 6 Jul 2015 141,773 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside front tyre; inner & outer shoulders bald

Offside front tyre; inner & outer shoulders worn

Pass 5 Jul 2014 137,157 miles

N/S/F + O/S/F Tyre Wearing On Inner Tread

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 137,157 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

N/S/F + O/S/F Tyre Wearing On Inner Tread

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 131,672 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 126,359 miles

N/S/R Tyre Wearing On inner Tread

Fail 28 Jun 2012 62,208 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

N/S/R Tyre Wearing On inner Tread

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 117,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre outer tread bald

offside front inner steering arm has slight play at its fixings

Fail 22 Jun 2011 117,293 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre outer tread bald

offside front inner steering arm has slight play at its fixings

Pass 11 Jun 2010 106,029 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 99,138 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 91,088 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 86,435 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 82,889 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 82,583 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 82,583 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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GF03 WAJ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GF03 WAJ, 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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GF03 WAJ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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