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LD03 NYW

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,304 mi
Last recorded101,304 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 NYW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 101,304 miles

Both front indicators discolored slightly

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Rear brake discs are badly corroded

Rear brake pads are on the legal limit

Fail 6 Sep 2016 101,169 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Both front indicators discolored slightly

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Rear brake discs are badly corroded

Rear brake pads are on the legal limit

Pass 11 Sep 2015 85,919 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 69,742 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 69,742 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 56,238 miles

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

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

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)

all Brake disc(s) worn & pitted

chips in screen

wipers worn

Fail 2 Dec 2011 56,238 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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)

all Brake disc(s) worn & pitted

chips in screen

wipers worn

Fail 9 Nov 2010 49,219 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 49,219 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 41,774 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 41,774 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 33,963 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 33,948 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 30,071 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,705 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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LD03 NYW is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LD03 NYW, 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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LD03 NYW is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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