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HT03 RVP

2003 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,345 mi
Last recorded106,345 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 RVP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 106,345 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 104,914 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 104,904 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 101,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 99,478 miles

engine man lite on rear exaust mount has poor repair engine smokes ns mirrir glass broken

osf track rod end has some play

osf tyre worn on edge

Fail 24 Sep 2013 99,478 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine man lite on rear exaust mount has poor repair engine smokes ns mirrir glass broken

osf track rod end has some play

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 17 Sep 2012 86,686 miles

both front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing.

slight movement both front antiroll bar links.

slight movement nearside steering rack mount.

there was no oil in engine.

top engine mount worn.

travel/freeplay in parking brake lever.

Fail 11 Sep 2012 86,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing.

slight movement both front antiroll bar links.

slight movement nearside steering rack mount.

there was no oil in engine.

top engine mount worn.

travel/freeplay in parking brake lever.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 73,386 miles

Near side front headlamp on lowest limit and won't adjust

Off side front tyre getting low

Pass 2 Aug 2010 60,529 miles

nearside front tyre close to wear limit.

Fail 7 Jul 2010 59,437 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre close to wear limit.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 49,059 miles

front lower suspension arm inner bushes starting to perish.

rear brake pads getting thin.

slight freeplay in top column bush.

slight movement in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 45,788 miles

rear brake pads getting thin.

slight play in nearside of steering rack.

slight play in top of steering column.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 37,051 miles

offside rear tyre outer wall splitting.

Fail 1 Jul 2008 37,051 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre outer wall splitting.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 28,889 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 21,125 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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HT03 RVP is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 RVP, 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 RVP is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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