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NA03 TVV

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

124,377 mi
Last recorded124,377 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA03 TVV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 124,377 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Filter Corroded

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of Tread Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both, Deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Separated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 124,377 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant Level Below Minimum

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Filter Corroded

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of Tread Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both, Deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Separated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 123,711 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Considerable! (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of Tread Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both, Deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Separated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 123,711 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Considerable! (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of Tread Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both, Deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Separated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 122,089 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of Engine Oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both, Deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Separated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 119,956 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 119,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 117,733 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 117,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 115,257 miles

ROPS WARNING ON SERVICE LIGHT ON

Fail 13 Aug 2019 115,256 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow operation does not rise and fall together and lower braking effort recorded (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 110,337 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 105,664 miles

Headlight wiper blades both blades torn and missing

Overdue service warning light on

Fail 7 Aug 2017 105,663 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlight wiper blades both blades torn and missing

Overdue service warning light on

All tyres perished and cracked

Front tyres worn smooth on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Jul 2016 102,469 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 102,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 98,186 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 98,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 92,789 miles

o/s/r tyre lightly perishing

Fail 29 Apr 2014 92,787 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre lightly perishing

Pass 30 Apr 2013 88,179 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)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 88,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 83,240 miles

Front disks wearing low with corrosion lips.

Fuel filter very rusty.

Off side front head lamp wiper split, if left may damage headlamp lence.

Overdue service light on and milage diffrence on sticker.

Fail 23 Apr 2012 83,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front disks wearing low with corrosion lips.

Fuel filter very rusty.

Off side front head lamp wiper split, if left may damage headlamp lence.

Overdue service light on and milage diffrence on sticker.

Pass 3 May 2011 75,938 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Off side front tyre has deep cuts on outer side wall

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 75,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Off side front tyre has deep cuts on outer side wall

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 68,361 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 68,361 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 58,037 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre sidewall some damage

Pass 15 Apr 2009 58,037 miles

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall some damage

Pass 27 Mar 2008 45,542 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 27 Mar 2008 45,542 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 41,118 miles

Front NO Plate damaged

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 41,118 miles

Front NO Plate damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2006 24,546 miles

nail in tyre

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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NA03 TVV is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 NA03 TVV, 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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NA03 TVV is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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