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OV03 ASX

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,527 mi
Last recorded110,527 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 ASX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 110,527 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 110,442 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2017 106,393 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 106,239 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 102,560 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside front tyre outer wall worn and cracked

Slight play in steering inner joints

Pass 14 May 2015 97,380 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f innerjoint noiesy

Fail 13 May 2015 97,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f innerjoint noiesy

Pass 30 May 2014 91,623 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 91,623 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 87,204 miles

Fuel filter rusty / corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

No oil registering on dipstick upon arrival

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 87,204 miles

Fuel filter rusty / corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

No oil registering on dipstick upon arrival

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 84,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 25 Jun 2011 79,448 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 79,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 73,806 miles

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2009 66,206 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 64,070 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 58,166 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 58,166 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 50,609 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 40,601 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 37,602 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 ASX is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 OV03 ASX, 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 OV03 ASX registered?

OV03 ASX is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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