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GM03 JRZ

2003 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,880 mi
Last recorded79,880 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 JRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 79,880 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 79,803 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorating

inner edges of BOTH rear tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Mar 2018 78,741 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 78,718 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 77,427 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 76,453 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 76,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 75,768 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 73,754 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 72,148 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 70,337 miles

Offside rear spring needs attension

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 Mar 2011 68,279 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 65,314 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 59,607 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

drivers door mirror damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2009 59,607 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

drivers door mirror damaged

offside wiper blade split

Fail 21 Mar 2009 59,496 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 50,575 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 50,575 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 39,866 miles

chip on n/s/f headlight ok at time of test

minor chips to windscreen

slight damage to alloys allround

slight dampness around power steering pump

Pass 5 Jun 2006 34,041 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 33,306 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre cut in sidewall

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 JRZ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JRZ, 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 JRZ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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