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HW02 ETY

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

117,646 mi
Last recorded117,646 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 ETY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2020 117,646 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and perished on edges, recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle mounting bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corroded both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine misfiring

Pass 6 Nov 2019 116,419 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s front,,, recommend replace (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear chassis members,, recommend oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system, slight deterioration

n/s headlamp wiper defective

o/s parking brake performance is lower than the n/s

Pass 8 Nov 2018 113,648 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s front,, recommend replace (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 113,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread worn uneven (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s front,, recommend replace (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 109,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s rear chassis members (6.1.A.1)

engine oil below min, topped up

Fail 6 Nov 2017 109,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s rear chassis members (6.1.A.1)

engine oil below min, topped up

Pass 26 Oct 2016 104,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm,, worn slightly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint end link,,, recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak minor oil leak ()

o/s and n/s rear chassis members slightly corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2016 104,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm,, worn slightly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint end link,,, recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak minor oil leak ()

o/s and n/s rear chassis members slightly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2015 97,131 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim,, recommend replace (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm in place (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush centre d bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre, worn slightly uneven on inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2015 97,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint end link (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting brackets rusty and broken (7.1.1)

Steering rack insecure broken mounting brackets (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim,, recommend replace (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm in place (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush centre d bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre, worn slightly uneven on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2014 88,831 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear chassis members slight surface corrosion,, recommend wax oil

offside handbrake performance slightly lower than nearside

slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Nov 2013 79,189 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

very slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Nov 2013 79,189 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

very slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Nov 2012 71,308 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn slightly on edges

very slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Nov 2012 71,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn slightly on edges

very slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Nov 2011 63,017 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Nov 2011 63,017 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Nov 2010 55,299 miles

front number plate cracked

scratch on nearside rear wing

Fail 9 Nov 2010 55,299 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

front number plate cracked

scratch on nearside rear wing

Pass 7 Nov 2009 49,112 miles

front number plate cracked

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2009 49,112 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2008 41,875 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Nov 2008 41,875 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2007 34,415 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 3,593 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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HW02 ETY is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 HW02 ETY, 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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HW02 ETY is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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