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KR03 JHJ

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

73,327 mi
Last recorded73,327 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 JHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 73,327 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 70,230 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 69,044 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 68,996 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 68,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 68,386 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 66,400 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Aug 2017 63,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

very rear exhaust bracket broke but system still supported

Pass 5 Sep 2016 59,684 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 59,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 55,456 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 55,432 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 55,050 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 53,301 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 49,990 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 45,102 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 40,237 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 40,237 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 33,995 miles

offside and nearside front tyres are wearing down to legal limit on inner and outter sides

offside and nearside rear tyres has slight surface cracks to the tread

Pass 18 Jun 2008 29,023 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 23,585 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 17,163 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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KR03 JHJ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KR03 JHJ, 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 KR03 JHJ registered?

KR03 JHJ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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