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M8 VJK

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,093 mi
Last recorded87,093 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 VJK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 87,093 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 86,482 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 85,791 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 84,908 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 83,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 83,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 83,051 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2019 82,234 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake travel

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2018 80,635 miles

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2017 78,673 miles

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2016 76,596 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 74,166 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 71,291 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread and sidewall

offside rear tyre cracking on tread and sidewall

Pass 9 Nov 2013 67,586 miles

N/S/F tyre wall cut kerb damage but not to cords

Offside front wiper blade

Play at offside front inner rack ball joint

Pass 22 Nov 2012 63,241 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 63,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 56,567 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise n/s rear disc corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2011 56,567 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise n/s rear disc corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2010 47,783 miles

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

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 19 Nov 2009 43,559 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 43,559 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 40,147 miles

All four tyres cracking

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre 3mm min 1.6mm, nearside rear tyre 2.5mm min 1.6mm

Pass 26 Nov 2007 36,412 miles

Both front tyres 3mm , both rears 3.5mm, min 1.6mm

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 31,921 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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M8 VJK is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M8 VJK, 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 M8 VJK registered?

M8 VJK is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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