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KG03 FVZ

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,266 mi
Last recorded123,266 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 FVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 123,266 miles

wrong size tyres fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2019 119,349 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 112,999 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 112,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2017 107,802 miles

Headlights deteriorating

Fail 7 Jun 2017 107,802 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Headlights deteriorating

Pass 21 Jun 2016 104,379 miles

Upper Engine mount rubber deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2015 101,284 miles

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

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 101,284 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

offside front inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 25 Apr 2014 88,587 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 25 Apr 2014 88,587 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear tyres deteriorated

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 May 2013 81,255 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 81,255 miles

Nearside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 17 May 2012 80,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

brake padel spoungy & travel excessive but not impairing brakeing system

Pass 17 May 2012 80,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake padel spoungy & travel excessive but not impairing brakeing system

Pass 26 Apr 2011 72,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 60,471 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 51,131 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing low on outer edge

Pass 21 Apr 2008 47,491 miles

n/s/f lower arm rear bush split

Pass 24 Apr 2007 29,581 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 23,145 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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KG03 FVZ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KG03 FVZ, 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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KG03 FVZ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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