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GM03 HGZ

2003 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

107,461 mi
Last recorded107,461 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 HGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 107,461 miles

Engine light illuminated

Fail 2 Jun 2015 107,461 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine light illuminated

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 103,293 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 87,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 87,716 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 74,379 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 74,379 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 59,654 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 59,654 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 48,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 48,006 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 43,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Thedre is slight play in the inner steering rack joints.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 43,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Thedre is slight play in the inner steering rack joints.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 37,434 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

There is a imbalance of 45% on the rear brakes.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 33,378 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jul 2006 33,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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GM03 HGZ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GM03 HGZ, 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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GM03 HGZ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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