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OY03 OWW

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,312 mi
Last recorded110,312 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 OWW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 110,312 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear, Exhaust silghtly perished

Pass 5 Nov 2012 110,498 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 110,498 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 104,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 104,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 90,939 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 90,939 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 77,480 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 62,562 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

condensation in offside front indicator unit

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wear on inner edge

rear exhaust support bracket heavily corroded

some play in steering rack

Fail 1 Sep 2008 62,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

condensation in offside front indicator unit

nearside front door panel adrift

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wear on inner edge

panel beneath steering wheel insecure

rear exhaust support bracket heavily corroded

some play in steering rack

Pass 7 Feb 2008 62,294 miles

slight play detected in steering rack track rods

Pass 9 Mar 2007 51,577 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 37,882 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 OWW is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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