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OV03 TTE

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,913 mi
Last recorded120,913 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 TTE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 120,913 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 112,328 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

O/S/R puncture

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 112,328 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

O/S/R puncture

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 112,091 miles

slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall.

Fail 17 May 2014 112,088 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 101,839 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 101,839 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 95,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 88,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 78,712 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 64,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 52,773 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 44,736 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 33,908 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 TTE is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc 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 OV03 TTE, 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 TTE registered?

OV03 TTE is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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