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LM03 XBS

2003 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,022 mi
Last recorded73,022 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 XBS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 73,022 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2022 73,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2021 71,189 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 70,894 miles

Exhaust brackets slightly corroded

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

Fail 23 May 2018 70,893 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Retaining pins insecure/ adrift (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust brackets slightly corroded

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 70,672 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 70,629 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 70,396 miles

exhaust and support brackets showing signs of corrosion

rear discs showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2013 66,702 miles

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

engine mounting defective

Pass 31 Jan 2013 66,632 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 64,329 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 64,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 53,718 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake discs worn

offside front bump stop split and gaiter split

Fail 13 Sep 2010 53,718 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake discs worn

offside front bump stop split and gaiter split

Pass 11 Sep 2009 45,624 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 45,624 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 37,894 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 30,526 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON EDGES

Pass 9 Oct 2006 22,297 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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LM03 XBS is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LM03 XBS, 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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LM03 XBS is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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