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GR02 KEY

2003 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,517 mi
Last recorded86,517 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR02 KEY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 86,517 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 85,254 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 83,261 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Sep 2023 83,261 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Oct 2022 72,797 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 72,797 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 68,765 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Oct 2020 68,213 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 68,160 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

all discs pitted

n/s/r tyre has nail on tread

Pass 17 Nov 2017 67,440 miles

2 x screwnails in tread area of nearside rear tyre

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp leaking (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

oil/dampness around nearside driveshaft seal area

slight free play/movement in steering rack inner joints

some corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 16 Nov 2016 65,316 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 65,315 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 62,415 miles

Front steering rack inner rods worn

Fail 16 Nov 2015 62,410 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring gear (3.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Front steering rack inner rods worn

Pass 11 Nov 2014 58,997 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nsf door mirror glass insecure

Fail 10 Nov 2014 58,992 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nsf door mirror glass insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2013 55,718 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 55,718 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 52,301 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 52,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 46,638 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 41,310 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 41,269 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 35,874 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 29,661 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 23,809 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 23,803 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 19,228 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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GR02 KEY is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GR02 KEY, 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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What year was GR02 KEY registered?

GR02 KEY is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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