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HY03 ZYS

2003 Volvo C70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,713 mi
Last recorded123,713 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 ZYS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 123,713 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 123,169 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking Power steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 119,714 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 119,708 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack insecure bolts loose (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 116,391 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 115,396 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 115,396 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 111,738 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 107,713 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 107,713 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 102,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm also wearing inner edge badly (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 102,424 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm also wearing inner edge badly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 97,568 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 97,568 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 93,614 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 93,614 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 88,925 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 81,202 miles

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

both wiper blades split on end

Pass 8 Mar 2012 76,549 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 8 Mar 2012 76,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2011 65,742 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 65,740 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 53,263 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)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 53,260 miles

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

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

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

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)

o/s/r outer sidelight not working

Pass 6 Mar 2009 40,779 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,102 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 12,160 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 4,638 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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HY03 ZYS is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HY03 ZYS, 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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What year was HY03 ZYS registered?

HY03 ZYS is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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