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LN03 VFG

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

121,016 mi
Last recorded121,016 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 VFG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 121,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 116,442 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 116,330 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in two places (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill lip (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 111,347 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 105,801 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 105,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2022 102,218 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 102,216 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 97,716 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 97,176 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both. (4.1.4 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 93,675 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 83,952 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 82,915 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 82,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 81,944 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 79,695 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 76,503 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 74,874 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 74,135 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs are corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2013 74,135 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front brake discs are corroded

play in o/s front trackrod

Pass 20 Aug 2012 69,896 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 64,314 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 64,314 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 59,440 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 54,160 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 54,145 miles

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

Nearside front rack end has play.

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 16 Aug 2008 49,524 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 42,061 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 42,061 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 33,653 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 30,272 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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LN03 VFG is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 LN03 VFG, 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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LN03 VFG is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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