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OW03 UVG

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,813 mi
Last recorded104,813 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 UVG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 104,813 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 104,811 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 101,167 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 98,007 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 98,007 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 94,334 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 93,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2018 89,850 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO THE WEAR INDICATORS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

light oil leak from engine

n/s/f and both rear tyres are snow tyres

Fail 1 Sep 2018 89,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO THE WEAR INDICATORS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

light oil leak from engine

n/s/f and both rear tyres are snow tyres

Pass 6 Sep 2017 85,792 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 81,714 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 78,361 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 75,223 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 70,144 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 62,992 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 60,390 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 55,700 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 50,618 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 47,173 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 44,611 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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OW03 UVG is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OW03 UVG, 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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OW03 UVG is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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