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MJ03 OFT

2003 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

90,214 mi
Last recorded90,214 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 OFT
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 90,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2026 90,214 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault roll over protection system (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2025 80,672 miles

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

Offside steering lock stop deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2025 80,672 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside steering lock stop deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2024 77,180 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 77,164 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 76,698 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 69,604 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 69,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 60,927 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))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 58,237 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 58,203 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 56,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 56,476 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 53,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 50,269 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 50,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 43,622 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres side walls perished

Fail 23 Jan 2013 43,622 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres side walls perished

Pass 25 Jan 2012 35,838 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 35,835 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2010 32,000 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 28,900 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 28,900 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 25,314 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 21,927 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 17,191 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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MJ03 OFT is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MJ03 OFT, 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 MJ03 OFT registered?

MJ03 OFT is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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