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HK03 WBT

2003 Volvo C70

Yellow Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,866 mi
Last recorded110,866 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 WBT
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 110,866 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 107,130 miles

front brake pads getting low

nsf fog lamp lense broken

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Nov 2012 104,017 miles

rear brake effort slightly uneven at 23% (n/s/r better)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 107,017 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake effort slightly uneven at 23% (n/s/r better)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 103,676 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

rear brake discs rusty

slight clicking noise from o/s/f on lock

Fail 17 Nov 2011 103,670 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2009 98,144 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 98,144 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2008 98,110 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 82,752 miles

Small cracks in front number plate. N/S/R locking wheel nut is chewed-advise it is replaced. Damp around turbo return gasket. Front tyres wearing/feathering on outer edges.

Fail 8 Oct 2007 82,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Small cracks in front number plate. N/S/R locking wheel nut is chewed-advise it is replaced. Damp around turbo return gasket. Front tyres wearing/feathering on outer edges.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 72,154 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jul 2006 72,154 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HK03 WBT is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Yellow with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 HK03 WBT, 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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HK03 WBT is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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