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GW03 FXD

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,228 mi
Last recorded152,228 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW03 FXD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 152,228 miles

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front both hubs corroded

Offside Rear wing damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & brake hose deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 152,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front both hubs corroded

Offside Rear wing damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & brake hose deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 151,251 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 149,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear panel slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 149,477 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear panel slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 146,426 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 146,397 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 140,812 miles

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

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

o/s/r bodywork has damage.

Fail 18 Mar 2017 140,804 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/r bodywork has damage.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 136,161 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 31 Mar 2015 132,469 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape inner edge

Pass 9 May 2014 124,043 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 116,961 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2012 110,708 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 104,666 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 96,642 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 89,589 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 75,586 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 54,549 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

Pass 11 May 2006 39,975 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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GW03 FXD is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GW03 FXD, 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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GW03 FXD is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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