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GM03 YUY

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,560 mi
Last recorded114,560 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 YUY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 114,560 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 113,809 miles

Nearside slight play in inner steering rack joint

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2021 113,808 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2018 113,371 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 111,626 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 110,050 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 105,721 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 105,721 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 91,178 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 91,178 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 77,296 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 77,296 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 61,148 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 61,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 55,997 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 47,034 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 47,019 miles

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

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 39,216 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 33,161 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 25,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

low pressure in offside rear

Pass 17 Apr 2006 16,242 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 YUY is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 YUY, 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 YUY is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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