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LG03 YLA

2003 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,062 mi
Last recorded106,062 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 YLA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2019 106,062 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

r o p s warning light on dash

Pass 13 Nov 2018 93,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2017 86,563 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 86,563 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exhaust hanger corroded away

Pass 17 Nov 2016 79,613 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 79,613 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 70,859 miles

creak from front no fault found,servo corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2014 63,027 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 63,019 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres cracking up on side walls

Pass 13 Nov 2013 57,160 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 57,158 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

n/s/r tyre approx 2.0mm

play o/s rack

Pass 16 Oct 2012 52,189 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

offside rear tyre low on tread and worn bald on inner edge. Tyre is just legal and will need replacing

rear number plate water marked

Fail 13 Oct 2012 52,180 miles

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

front brake discs worn

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

offside rear tyre low on tread and worn bald on inner edge. Tyre is just legal and will need replacing

rear number plate water marked

Pass 30 Apr 2012 50,678 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 50,678 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 49,049 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 37,769 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 37,755 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 29,727 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2007 29,727 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 17,844 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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LG03 YLA is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LG03 YLA, 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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LG03 YLA is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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