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OW52 HDE

2003 Volvo C70

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,531 mi
Last recorded106,531 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 HDE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 106,531 miles

headlamp images poor

Fail 31 Jan 2018 106,531 miles

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

headlamp images poor

Pass 14 Jan 2017 90,058 miles

Nearside Rear axle bush has slight movement

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear axle bush has slight movement

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 89,900 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear axle bush has slight movement

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear axle bush has slight movement

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 82,836 miles

Front both tyre inner treads wearing

Fail 21 Jan 2016 82,822 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both inner surface very badly corroded and very little braking surface left (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage insecure lower section insecure at joint or lock nut (2.4.G.1)

Front both tyre inner treads wearing

Pass 21 Jan 2015 78,343 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded but still pass brake performance

Fail 20 Jan 2015 78,336 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 73,111 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 73,111 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 66,899 miles

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

rear brakes out of balance 42%

Pass 24 Jan 2012 63,437 miles

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

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 59,571 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2010 52,060 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in nearside steering arm

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 21 Jan 2009 44,866 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 39,104 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 32,543 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 24,557 miles

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

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

very slight wear and movement on right steering arm inner balljoint

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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OW52 HDE is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OW52 HDE, 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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OW52 HDE is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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