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KB03 EHV

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,834 mi
Last recorded151,834 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 EHV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2021 151,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front seatbelts slow to retract

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 146,875 miles

Front seatbelts slow to retract

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2019 143,885 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Dec 2019 143,885 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened bracing bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2018 138,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside steering lock stop slightly damaged

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 138,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside steering lock stop slightly damaged

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 132,079 miles

Front tyres devoid of tread on outer edges

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

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall but not exposing cords

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 132,079 miles

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

Front tyres devoid of tread on outer edges

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

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall but not exposing cords

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 126,651 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 122,984 miles

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

nearside headlamp beam image poor

Pass 13 Dec 2014 115,770 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 107,106 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 90,853 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

radiator not secure tied in with wire

Pass 5 Dec 2011 28,106 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 82,090 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 72,011 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 72,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 54,413 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

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

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

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

nearside front tyre low on tread

noise from nearside front drive shaft/transmission

offside front wiper worn

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2009 54,413 miles

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

nearside front tyre low on tread

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

noise from nearside front drive shaft/transmission

offside front wiper worn

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2008 37,237 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 28,605 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)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 19,580 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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KB03 EHV is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KB03 EHV, 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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KB03 EHV is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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