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GJ03 HSL

2003 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,974 mi
Last recorded113,974 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 HSL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 113,974 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 109,848 miles

All four tyres perished

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing rough

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 109,835 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component insecure Steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

All four tyres perished

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Both rear metal hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing rough

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 109,800 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

All 4 x tyres slightly perished

Both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Rear Brake flexi hoses ferules corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 105,706 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2016 105,224 miles

Ball joint has slight play Both sides inner rack joints (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 101,251 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 92,657 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 92,657 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 84,415 miles

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

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

slight play to both rack arms front

Pass 16 Apr 2012 75,540 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 67,040 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 67,040 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 56,125 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 48,759 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 39,197 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 27,877 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 20,130 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 HSL is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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