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GY03 WBX

2003 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,123 mi
Last recorded132,123 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 WBX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 132,123 miles

Heavy surface corrosion in rear chassis and boot floor

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust supporting bracket defective.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very rusty (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 132,123 miles

Emissions not tested Oil pressure warning light is on. Oil level shows nearly full on dipstick (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Dashboard indicates lighting fault but all obligatory lights working.

Engine management light on.

Heavy surface corrosion in rear chassis and boot floor

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust supporting bracket defective.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 128,845 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 128,845 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 122,998 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 114,598 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 102,718 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 87,325 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 87,325 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 82,667 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 70,987 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 59,981 miles

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

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 59,981 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 51,602 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 42,803 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 35,278 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 35,278 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 28,355 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 WBX is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WBX, 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 WBX is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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