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LB03 XRH

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

170,149 mi
Last recorded170,149 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 XRH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2025 170,149 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 165,702 miles

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

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

low reading near side rear handbrake

Pass 12 Jul 2023 159,402 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 153,392 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 146,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 145,028 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 145,028 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 142,228 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 137,771 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))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

low reading near side rear handbrake

nail in near side front tyre

near side front wheel rim slightly damaged

slight play off side front steering arm

Fail 10 Oct 2018 137,771 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

low reading near side rear handbrake

nail in near side front tyre

near side front wheel rim slightly damaged

slight play off side front steering arm

Pass 31 Oct 2017 133,165 miles

slight play both front steering arms

low reading offside rear parking brake

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 16 Dec 2015 125,802 miles

both front steering rack joints have slight play

Fail 15 Dec 2015 125,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front steering rack joints have slight play

Pass 20 Dec 2014 116,527 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 100,506 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

steering lock not working but gear selector won't release out of park with ignition key removed

Fail 5 Dec 2013 100,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

steering lock not working but gear selector won't release out of park with ignition key removed

Pass 4 Dec 2012 96,094 miles

Brake fluid level low

Exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Movement in steering rack

Rear indicators faded

Steering not locking?

Pass 6 Dec 2011 89,371 miles

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

both rear tyres badly perished

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2010 76,651 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 76,651 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 72,921 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 68,008 miles

screw in o/s rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2007 58,983 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 44,003 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 44,003 miles

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

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

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

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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LB03 XRH is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LB03 XRH, 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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LB03 XRH is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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