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GR03 AJX

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,144 mi
Last recorded94,144 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 AJX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 94,144 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 31 Mar 2020 94,144 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 3 May 2018 91,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 88,563 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 85,719 miles

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

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear tyres cracking on tread & low on inner tread

Fail 24 Apr 2015 85,719 miles

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

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on tread & low on inner tread

Pass 20 Jan 2014 72,151 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 61,204 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 61,204 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 60,485 miles

front discs lipped and in poor condition offside worst of two

play in offside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 13 Oct 2010 58,501 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 55,658 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 55,658 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 51,665 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 51,665 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 44,945 miles

Front brakes unbalanced (not yet bedded in)

Offside washer jet incorrectly located in bonnet

Rear pads wearing low & discs poor

Fail 24 Aug 2007 44,810 miles

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

Front brake pads worn low. Rear brake pads worn low & discs in poor condition.

Offside washer jet not fitted in bonnet correctly

Bonnet not securing on offside catch (nearside seems OK)

STEERING RACK FREE PLAY PUT DOWN AS DANGEROUS BECAUSE THERE IS SO MUCH PLAY THE SECURITY OF THE INNER JOINT IS IN QUESTION

Pass 24 Aug 2006 35,849 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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GR03 AJX is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GR03 AJX, 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 GR03 AJX registered?

GR03 AJX is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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