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M22 MFR

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

39,792 mi
Last recorded39,792 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 MFR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 39,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 39,735 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 39,449 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 38,787 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 38,410 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 38,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyrewall/tread heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyrewall/tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 37,618 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 37,233 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 36,762 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls perished dot codes 0507

p/s/f steering rack inner joint slight play

Pass 24 Mar 2015 36,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 35,239 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 35,239 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 33,555 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 33,528 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,433 miles

front discs lipped

oil leak on gearbox

osf tyre wall split

rear pads low / rear discs heavily corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2012 32,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs lipped

oil leak on gearbox

osf tyre wall split

rear pads low / rear discs heavily corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 31,219 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 31,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust mounts corroded

service light on

slight play in both front suspension arm bushes

Pass 26 Mar 2010 29,940 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 29,940 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 28,644 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 25,941 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 25,941 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 21,534 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 17,979 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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M22 MFR is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M22 MFR, 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 M22 MFR registered?

M22 MFR is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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