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NH03 YBV

2003 Volvo C70

Yellow Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,878 mi
Last recorded104,878 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 YBV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 104,878 miles

Body has slight corrosion Sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Underbody (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 97,630 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2015 97,630 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 88,610 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 88,606 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 81,585 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 81,584 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 75,888 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 75,887 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 70,204 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 70,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 64,090 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 64,089 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 55,027 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 55,027 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 47,989 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 47,989 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 41,994 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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NH03 YBV is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Yellow with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NH03 YBV, 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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NH03 YBV is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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