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MT03 CVW

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,400 mi
Last recorded106,400 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 CVW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 106,400 miles

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 16 Mar 2017 106,214 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 11 Apr 2016 95,756 miles

play in steering inner joints

Fail 11 Apr 2016 95,756 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

play in steering inner joints

Pass 1 Apr 2015 83,186 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 83,091 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 71,414 miles

footbrake travel

play in o/s rack end

rear brake discs badly pitted

Fail 5 Apr 2014 71,409 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

footbrake travel

play in o/s rack end

rear brake discs badly pitted

Pass 5 Apr 2013 60,193 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 59,421 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 59,421 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 56,897 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 52,035 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 48,907 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 47,107 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has a nail in it right at the edge of tread

Pass 23 May 2007 42,283 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 36,106 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 34,930 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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MT03 CVW is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MT03 CVW, 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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MT03 CVW is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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