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HV03 HLW

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,130 mi
Last recorded118,130 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 HLW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 118,130 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 115,946 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 115,197 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 115,101 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 113,600 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 113,600 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 109,788 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside rear tyre perished and split not exposing cord

Pass 21 May 2015 105,534 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 102,974 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

offside front tyre has a gauge in outer sidewall

Fail 2 May 2014 102,731 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

bolt missing from nearside sub frame brace

nearside front tyre has a gauge in outer sidewall

offside front tyre has a gauge in outer sidewall

Pass 22 Apr 2013 99,512 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 99,512 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 96,221 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 85,397 miles

front discs worn

Fail 4 Mar 2011 85,397 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front discs worn

Pass 13 Mar 2010 72,333 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn low in center

Pass 11 Mar 2009 59,121 miles

rear exhaust system corroded.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 50,158 miles

n/s/f tyre worn 2/3mm.

o/s/f tyre worn 3mm.

o/s/r tyre worn 2mm.

Fail 29 Mar 2008 50,137 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn 2/3mm.

o/s/f tyre worn 3mm.

o/s/r tyre worn 2mm.

Pass 3 Mar 2007 34,324 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 22,936 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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HV03 HLW is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HV03 HLW, 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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HV03 HLW is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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