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OV03 TSZ

2003 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,780 mi
Last recorded121,780 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 TSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 121,780 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

Offside Rear tyre wearing edges, cut outer sidewall

front brake discs worn

slight movement battery

underside damp with oil

Fail 11 Jul 2019 121,780 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

Offside Rear tyre wearing edges, cut outer sidewall

front brake discs worn

slight movement battery

underside damp with oil

Pass 13 Jul 2018 113,862 miles

Front brake discs worn

under body damp with oil

Pass 23 May 2017 110,990 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 100,671 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)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 100,542 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

eml warning lamp on

Pass 18 Jun 2015 84,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2014 70,854 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 67,635 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in o/s/r steering arm

Pass 21 Jun 2012 59,774 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 51,976 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2010 45,687 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 37,195 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2008 29,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 May 2008 29,698 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2007 24,023 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 17,588 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 TSZ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TSZ, 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 TSZ registered?

OV03 TSZ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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