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MA52 RJA

2003 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,642 mi
Last recorded87,642 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 RJA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 87,642 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 81,199 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 75,037 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 69,232 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 61,932 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 55,782 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 49,216 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 42,719 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 36,659 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 36,199 miles

chips in screen

exhaust rusty

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 36,198 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

chips in screen

exhaust rusty

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 33,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

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

chips in screen

Fail 6 Jan 2012 30,859 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2012 30,859 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2011 27,913 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2010 25,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 22,133 miles

handbrake travel high

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2008 19,139 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Jan 2007 15,343 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)

handbrake travel high

Fail 4 Jan 2007 15,343 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)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

handbrake travel high

Pass 29 Dec 2005 11,532 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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MA52 RJA is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MA52 RJA, 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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MA52 RJA is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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