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KD03 SJU

2003 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,598 mi
Last recorded148,598 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 SJU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 148,598 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2012 148,597 miles

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 140,092 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 4 Feb 2012 140,088 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 6 Dec 2010 127,821 miles

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

Offside headlamp glass cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2010 127,821 miles

Offside headlamp glass cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2009 116,527 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 headlamp galss cracked

Fail 7 Dec 2009 116,527 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside headlamp galss cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2008 102,176 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 86,492 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 58,803 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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KD03 SJU is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KD03 SJU, 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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KD03 SJU is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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