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OE03 UPS

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,097 mi
Last recorded146,097 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 UPS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2024 146,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 25/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 140,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 131,946 miles

Offside Front front support bracket has a bolt missing/insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Sep 2022 131,946 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged/across lettering (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front support bracket has a bolt missing/insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 123,819 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 123,819 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle outside handle not operating. (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 114,782 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

both rear tyres starting to crack 225/50/16

Pass 7 Sep 2019 111,318 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 111,121 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 107,046 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 100,662 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 94,999 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 89,087 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 82,280 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 75,198 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 67,123 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 59,205 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 52,935 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 46,043 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 38,378 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 30,770 miles

rear exhaust tailpipe mounting heavily corroded

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 UPS is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UPS, 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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OE03 UPS is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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