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HT03 CNY

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,010 mi
Last recorded101,010 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 CNY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 101,010 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 101,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 98,689 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

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

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

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

Offside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

Fail 18 May 2018 98,689 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

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

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

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

Offside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 96,665 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 96,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 SIDEWALL AND WORN UNEVENLY (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 94,197 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 94,197 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML LIGHT ON

Pass 12 Jun 2014 90,976 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 90,970 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 88,055 miles

225/45/17 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

Fail 10 Jun 2013 88,055 miles

225/45/17 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

Pass 12 Jun 2012 85,390 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 81,645 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 76,978 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)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn unevenly

cut in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2009 71,056 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 71,056 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 63,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 55,537 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2006 47,371 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 47,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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HT03 CNY is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HT03 CNY, 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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HT03 CNY is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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