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LR03 VEL

2003 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

84,180 mi
Last recorded84,180 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 VEL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 84,180 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 76,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 71,332 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 68,835 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

slight play inner rack joints

Pass 23 Jan 2015 66,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2015 66,217 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 62,171 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 58,039 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 53,819 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 46,883 miles

offside front track arm has slight play from ball joint

Pass 16 Feb 2010 42,489 miles

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 37,260 miles

slight play in power steering rack

Pass 17 Jan 2008 32,570 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 24,997 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 17,484 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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LR03 VEL is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LR03 VEL, 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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What year was LR03 VEL registered?

LR03 VEL is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LR03 VEL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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