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GV03 EKW

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,958 mi
Last recorded50,958 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 EKW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 50,958 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 50,921 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 50,881 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 50,764 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 50,592 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 50,370 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 50,129 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 49,835 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 49,341 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 49,094 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 48,416 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 48,416 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 48,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 48,392 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 47,805 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 47,398 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 47,398 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 46,948 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 46,153 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 17 Sep 2009 41,547 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 41,547 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 38,961 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 36,267 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 32,717 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 29,725 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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 EKW is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GV03 EKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV03 EKW registered?

GV03 EKW is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is GV03 EKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV03 EKW shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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