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GJ03 HRR

2003 Volvo C70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

106,911 mi
Last recorded106,911 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 HRR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 106,911 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 105,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

rear underside corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2023 104,808 miles

Rear of car underside corroded and towbar

Pass 24 Feb 2022 103,333 miles

Corrosion to rear of vehicle underneath

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 102,786 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 102,786 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 101,282 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 101,281 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 96,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 91,390 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 87,821 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 82,288 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 82,286 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 75,946 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 68,241 miles

slight play in the o/s/f anti roll bar link arm

the inner edges of the front brake discs are corroding, not excessive or effecting operation

Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,103 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 54,558 miles

slight kick in the o/s of the steering rack

both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes are starting to come unbonded, no play at present

Pass 18 Mar 2011 47,885 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 17 Feb 2010 40,179 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 34,648 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 30,986 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 27,879 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 22,324 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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GJ03 HRR is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ03 HRR, 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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GJ03 HRR is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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