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GR03 OJJ

2003 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,050 mi
Last recorded126,050 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 OJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2023 126,050 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly rubbing inner wing on full lock

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre slightly rubbing inner wing on full lock

Pass 31 Oct 2022 125,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre rub inner arch on lock keep checked.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre rub inner arch on lock keep checked.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 124,440 miles

Nearside Front TYRE SLIGHTLY RUBBING IN INNER ARCH WHEN FULL LOCK

Offside Front TYRE SLIGHTLY RUBBING IN INNER ARCH WHEN FULL LOCK

Fail 21 Oct 2021 124,440 miles

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

Nearside Front TYRE SLIGHTLY RUBBING IN INNER ARCH WHEN FULL LOCK

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front TYRE SLIGHTLY RUBBING IN INNER ARCH WHEN FULL LOCK

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 124,009 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly rubbing wheel arch on full lock

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre slightly rubbing inner wing on full lock

Pass 8 Aug 2019 122,972 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres rubbing inner wheel arches

Pass 2 Aug 2018 121,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front slight play in inner steering joint

both front wheels slightly rubbing inner arches

Pass 25 Aug 2017 120,512 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

o/sf and n/sf lock stop rubbers worn tyres slight rubbing inner wings

Fail 31 Jul 2017 120,448 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Offside Front wiper slightly torn

o/sf and n/sf lock stops missing tyres lightly rubbing inner wings

Pass 16 Aug 2016 119,530 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 117,373 miles

offside rear tyre showing wear on inner edge

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 24 Jun 2015 117,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear tyre showing wear on inner edge

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 8 Jun 2015 117,343 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 112,598 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 19 May 2014 112,587 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 104,889 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 104,251 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 100,554 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 95,558 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 84,954 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 84,915 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 65,698 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 6 May 2006 45,820 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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GR03 OJJ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OJJ, 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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GR03 OJJ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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