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OY03 UJE

2003 Volvo C70

Grey Lpg 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,267 mi
Last recorded145,267 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 UJE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 145,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp but not dripping (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 139,104 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 128,456 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 138,515 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 118,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage under bonnet (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 116,326 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 114,289 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 114,270 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 112,413 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 109,327 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking on outer

offside rear tyre perished on outer

Fail 2 Aug 2014 109,322 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking on outer

offside rear tyre perished on outer

Pass 14 Jun 2013 106,366 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 106,361 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 104,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 16 Sep 2011 100,127 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 79,531 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 60,676 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 53,517 miles

front pads 95% worn

nsr tyre on 2 mm and out of shape. limit = 1.6mm[225/45/17y]

osr tyre out of shape

rear pads 75% worn

service light on

Pass 19 Mar 2007 49,030 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 45,164 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 45,164 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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 UJE is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,319cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UJE, 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 UJE is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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