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OV03 VUH

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,800 mi
Last recorded124,800 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 124,800 miles

Fuel filter body corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front indicator lens missing

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 124,799 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded on axle beam (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel filter body corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 124,125 miles

Fuel filter body corroded

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering reservoir outlet pipe union (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Indicator lens missing

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 122,830 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 122,824 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 120,857 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 120,857 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 118,449 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 118,449 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 115,380 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Feb 2015 104,264 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 92,655 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 92,652 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 88,642 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 78,191 miles

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

screen lightly scored

Pass 6 Sep 2010 60,227 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 43,548 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 34,193 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 27,435 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 20,835 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 VUH is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VUH, 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 VUH registered?

OV03 VUH is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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