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MP03 PEP

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,070 mi
Last recorded106,070 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 PEP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 106,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 105,848 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 99,606 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 99,606 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 93,388 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Sep 2016 87,388 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 81,387 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 81,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 72,716 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 60,211 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 55,143 miles

Coolant leak

front brake disc scored

Pass 4 Nov 2010 49,308 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 41,544 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 32,368 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,853 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 29,778 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 28,298 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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MP03 PEP is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 MP03 PEP, 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 MP03 PEP registered?

MP03 PEP is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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