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OY03 OYB

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,931 mi
Last recorded119,931 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 119,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust has been temporarily secured

front wipers split

n/s/f inner rack joint has slight play

o/s/f inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2014 117,022 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust mounying poor

Pass 2 Apr 2013 101,243 miles

rear exhaust poor

Fail 26 Mar 2013 101,149 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 81,301 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 71,820 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 55,910 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 41,960 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 28,881 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 20,445 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 20,441 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 15,886 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 OYB is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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