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OE03 CEJ

2003 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,638 mi
Last recorded63,638 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 CEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 63,638 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 62,195 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF ON LEGAL LIMIT. REPLACE ASAP. 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REPLACE ASAP (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured REPLACE BULB ASAP (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40% NSR 180KG. OSR 300KG. BOTH LOCK (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 57,789 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 50,777 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT ()

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

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

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

Rear EXHAUST BRACKET SNAPPED

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 50,752 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT ()

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

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

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

Rear EXHAUST BRACKET SNAPPED

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2017 45,988 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 45,988 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 41,738 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 38,360 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 35,077 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)

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

front tyres both have cuts in sidewalls

slight play in both rack arms

Pass 4 May 2012 29,559 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 24,206 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play o/s rack arm

Pass 28 Apr 2010 17,435 miles

slight play in both rack arms

Fail 28 Apr 2010 17,435 miles

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

slight play in both rack arms

Fail 28 Apr 2009 12,673 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight play in n/s/f rack arm

small cut in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 28 Apr 2009 12,673 miles

slight play in n/s/f rack arm

small cut in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 29 Apr 2008 6,393 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 5,014 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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OE03 CEJ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OE03 CEJ, 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 OE03 CEJ registered?

OE03 CEJ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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