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OY03 OWC

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

121,224 mi
Last recorded121,224 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 OWC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 121,224 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 121,224 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2025 114,928 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 105,853 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 105,853 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 101,413 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 97,182 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 97,182 miles

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

Power steering component fractured (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2021 92,141 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 92,129 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 88,472 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 88,431 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 85,558 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 85,558 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 81,178 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 76,946 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 72,039 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 72,028 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2010 64,353 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 57,493 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 57,491 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 49,643 miles

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

front brake pads worn to our service limit

Pass 21 Feb 2008 43,189 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 37,344 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 37,344 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2006 29,492 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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OY03 OWC is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 OY03 OWC, 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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OY03 OWC is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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