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LS03 HMX

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

168,025 mi
Last recorded168,025 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 HMX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 168,025 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 164,803 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2021 160,841 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 157,062 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 157,062 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 139,989 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 139,989 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 129,520 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 122,903 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 116,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 108,186 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 95,943 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2014 95,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 91,850 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 91,850 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 83,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 83,090 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 72,520 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 54,257 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 35,595 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 30,024 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 30,022 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,893 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 27,706 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 May 2006 21,591 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 21,591 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly Damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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LS03 HMX is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LS03 HMX, 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 LS03 HMX registered?

LS03 HMX is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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