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GT03 VOL

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,023 mi
Last recorded109,023 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT03 VOL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 109,023 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 109,023 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 105,191 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 103,218 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 18 Jan 2016 98,726 miles

inner rack joints have play.

Fail 12 Jan 2016 98,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

inner rack joints have play.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 96,406 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

N/S/R tyre starting perish

Pass 13 Aug 2013 91,095 miles

Nearside front wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 90,910 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 83,659 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal low

engine managment light indicates fault

exhaust corroding

Fail 7 Aug 2012 83,658 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

brake pedal low

engine managment light indicates fault

exhaust corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2011 76,594 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

unable to check inside brake pads

Pass 6 Aug 2010 67,105 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

o/s dooor mirror cracked but not adversly affecting view to rear

o/s/r outer side light flickers when tapped

very slight play in both steering arms

Fail 6 Aug 2010 67,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs corroded

o/s dooor mirror cracked but not adversly affecting view to rear

o/s/r outer side light flickers when tapped

rear brake discs corroded

very slight play in both steering arms

Pass 5 Aug 2009 54,403 miles

Small crack in o/s mirror

Pass 31 Jul 2008 45,630 miles

o/s/f tyre tread low & wearing uneven.

o/s/r tyre on limit 1.6mm.

rear brake discs rust.

Fail 12 Jul 2007 36,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 36,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 28,039 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 1 Aug 2006 28,039 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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GT03 VOL is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GT03 VOL, 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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GT03 VOL is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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