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J100 DAW

2003 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,191 mi
Last recorded111,191 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 DAW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 111,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and cracking /perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front sun visor missing

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn and cut on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 111,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and cracking /perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front sun visor missing

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn and cut on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 110,268 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring worn weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge with cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 109,142 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 107,663 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Fuel cap seal cracked/perished, but still sealing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 106,381 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 106,381 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 104,479 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 103,217 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 100,550 miles

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))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 100,501 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 98,871 miles

Offside Rear one of the rear side lights not working

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 96,841 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 93,788 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 90,712 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)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 90,712 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Outer Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 86,327 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 79,892 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 79,892 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 67,199 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 56,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 56,497 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 50,140 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 14 Jun 2010 50,131 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jun 2009 45,200 miles

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

slight play in front anti-roll bar links

Fail 15 Jun 2009 45,199 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

slight play in front anti-roll bar links

Pass 16 Feb 2009 43,404 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering arms

Pass 13 Feb 2008 37,381 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Feb 2007 31,336 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 31,336 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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J100 DAW is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J100 DAW, 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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J100 DAW is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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