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OU03 XXK

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,002 mi
Last recorded146,002 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 XXK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 146,002 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 138,918 miles

Front battery loose

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

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

Offside Front mirror glass damaged

Rear brake disc's corroding

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable weeping (2.2.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 138,918 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front battery loose

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

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

Offside Front mirror glass damaged

Rear brake disc's corroding

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable weeping (2.2.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 129,579 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 114,020 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2014 114,020 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2013 100,420 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 90,050 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 77,805 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 77,805 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 67,113 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 62,093 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 46,305 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 35,177 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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OU03 XXK is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OU03 XXK, 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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OU03 XXK is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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