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GV03 EKG

2003 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,360 mi
Last recorded70,360 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 EKG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 70,360 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 68,851 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 68,851 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 63,574 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 63,570 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)

Offside 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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 61,488 miles

Front registration plate damaged, but unlikely to be misread

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 61,484 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate damaged, but unlikely to be misread

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 58,648 miles

NSR tyre cut in sidewall not at cords yet

Pass 28 Oct 2014 56,918 miles

nearside rear tyre has some damage to outer sidewall

Pass 22 Aug 2013 52,858 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 49,591 miles

one of offside rear side lights not working

Fail 31 Aug 2012 49,587 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

one of offside rear side lights not working

Pass 21 Sep 2011 45,959 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 45,959 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front wiper blades split

Pass 2 Sep 2010 41,695 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 37,909 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 36,223 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads wearing low.

rear tyres wearing low on inside edges

Pass 1 Apr 2008 29,528 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 26,260 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 20,595 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 20,595 miles

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

nail in near side rear tyre

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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GV03 EKG is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Red 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 GV03 EKG, 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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GV03 EKG is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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