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LC03 FMD

2003 Volvo C70

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,161 mi
Last recorded107,161 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 FMD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 107,161 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 107,161 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 101,859 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc(s) pitted.

Top engine steady bracket rubber bush deteriorated.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 101,859 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc(s) pitted.

Top engine steady bracket rubber bush deteriorated.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 92,340 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 86,781 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 86,778 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 74,976 miles

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

slight play in steering rack ends offside and nearside.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 68,361 miles

steering rack worn

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 12 May 2008 48,055 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre 2mm. low tread on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre has very low tread on inner edge.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre 2mm. low tread on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre 2mm.

Offside rear tyre has very low tread on inner edge.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Unable to see rear brake pads.

Pass 10 May 2007 36,352 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 15 May 2006 24,535 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 24,535 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LC03 FMD is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LC03 FMD, 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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LC03 FMD is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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