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GY03 UWA

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

53,532 mi
Last recorded53,532 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 UWA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 53,532 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped, still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 52,707 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 52,427 miles

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

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute both sides (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 51,867 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 50,837 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Fail 25 Feb 2022 50,837 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 48,135 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 47,401 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 46,829 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 46,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 42,815 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 40,326 miles

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)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 37,106 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,591 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 25,299 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 25,299 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 24,635 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 22,978 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

small cut in n/s/r tyre in tread

Pass 20 Apr 2011 22,978 miles

small cut in n/s/r tyre in tread

Pass 6 May 2010 20,201 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 19,366 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 15,780 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 14,611 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 UWA is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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