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GM03 HRL

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,144 mi
Last recorded86,144 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 HRL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 86,144 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

Fail 10 May 2019 86,142 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Apr 2018 84,525 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 83,115 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 83,115 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 81,645 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 77,676 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 May 2014 69,982 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 May 2014 69,982 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 65,622 miles

N/S mirror casing snapped, both o/s and interior mirrors fitted

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 65,620 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S mirror casing snapped, both o/s and interior mirrors fitted

N/S/R tyre has small cuts in tread

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 60,303 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front and nearside rear wheel rims slightly distorted on inside

nearside parking brake lower effort

nearside track rod end inner and outer slight movement

Fail 20 Jun 2012 60,303 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front and nearside rear wheel rims slightly distorted on inside

nearside parking brake lower effort

nearside track rod end inner and outer slight movement

Pass 27 Jun 2011 55,154 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 49,872 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 44,325 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 39,450 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 32,357 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 25,587 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 25,587 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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GM03 HRL is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HRL, 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 HRL is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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