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GY03 FVS

2003 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

71,983 mi
Last recorded71,983 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 FVS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 71,983 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 71,983 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 69,806 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 69,557 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 69,202 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 68,939 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 68,939 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 68,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer wheel rim damaged

Fail 4 May 2020 68,148 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer wheel rim damaged

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 66,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer wheel damaged

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 66,526 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective sealing ring broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer wheel damaged

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

Pass 4 May 2018 63,959 miles

Front both tyres worn on side walls

Nearside poor dip pattern

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 2 May 2018 63,956 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front both tyre pressures low

Front both tyres worn on side walls

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

Nearside poor dip pattern

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 4 May 2017 61,172 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced glass cracked (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 May 2017 61,167 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced glass cracked (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 58,317 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 55,171 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 51,634 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 46,940 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread edge but not yet excessive

Pass 15 Mar 2012 44,112 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread edge but tye still legal

Pass 29 Mar 2011 40,744 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 37,461 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 33,791 miles

Both front tyres - low tread

Chip in front nearside headlamp glass

Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,609 miles

Advance wear to front brake pads

Advanced corrsion to rear discs

Fail 28 Mar 2008 30,609 miles

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

Advance wear to front brake pads

Advanced corrsion to rear discs

Pass 31 Mar 2007 27,165 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 24,105 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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GY03 FVS is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GY03 FVS, 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 GY03 FVS registered?

GY03 FVS is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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