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OV03 APY

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,823 mi
Last recorded157,823 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 APY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 157,823 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 157,823 miles

Front Steering rack not properly attached (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 154,204 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 151,186 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 148,203 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 5 May 2017 148,201 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 141,531 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 135,605 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 120,630 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 110,615 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 109,177 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 106,137 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 103,035 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 88,315 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 80,511 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 80,511 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)

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 60,482 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 36,674 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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OV03 APY is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OV03 APY, 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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OV03 APY is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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