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GV03 SCX

2003 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,456 mi
Last recorded160,456 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 160,456 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 160,456 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 143,752 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 124,910 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 124,910 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 121,796 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 120,023 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 116,628 miles

looks like both front wheels have been touching the chassis could't replicate with lock to lock test

Pass 17 Dec 2012 110,072 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 104,580 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing on inside edge

slight movement in n/s and o/s tie-rod joints

Fail 9 May 2011 104,329 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on inside edge

slight movement in n/s and o/s tie-rod joints

Pass 24 May 2010 91,504 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2010 91,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 79,729 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 65,383 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r parking brake effort is slightly lower

Pass 8 May 2007 52,924 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2006 42,139 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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GV03 SCX is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SCX, 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 GV03 SCX registered?

GV03 SCX is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is GV03 SCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV03 SCX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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