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MK03 XCY

2003 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,095 mi
Last recorded149,095 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 XCY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 149,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear outer skin sill badly holed and corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2020 141,945 miles

nearside rear outer sill outer skin holed and corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2019 134,516 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 131,028 miles

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

exhaust mounts deteriorated

fuel filter rusty

Fail 9 Nov 2018 131,023 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

fuel filter rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2017 129,162 miles

Nearside mirror taped up

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 129,158 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside mirror taped up

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

Pass 25 May 2016 123,675 miles

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

n/s rear tyre 2-3 mm + worn on inner edge

Fail 25 May 2016 123,675 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s rear tyre 2-3 mm + worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2015 117,476 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust support broken

Pass 28 Apr 2014 108,330 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 101,383 miles

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

rear exhaust support weld broken

Fail 2 May 2013 101,383 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

rear exhaust support weld broken

Pass 25 Apr 2012 91,513 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 91,513 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 89,521 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 82,031 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 64,548 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 60,538 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 60,512 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 51,952 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 51,952 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MK03 XCY is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MK03 XCY, 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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MK03 XCY is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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