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OE03 HGL

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

159,540 mi
Last recorded159,540 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 HGL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 159,540 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 159,540 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 147,094 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2017 147,094 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 136,209 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 126,140 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 113,518 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 113,518 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 106,530 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear tyre heavily perished on sidewalls but not yet excessive

Fail 28 Nov 2013 106,322 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear tyre heavily perished on sidewalls but not yet excessive

Pass 21 Nov 2012 98,304 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 90,951 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 83,856 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 76,973 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 76,973 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 69,434 miles

play in offside/ nearside steering rack

Fail 25 Nov 2008 69,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

play in offside/ nearside steering rack

Pass 27 Nov 2007 56,084 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 56,084 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 43,441 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 43,441 miles

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

near side front tyre on limit

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 HGL is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OE03 HGL, 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 HGL registered?

OE03 HGL is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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