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OY03 ULK

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

94,005 mi
Last recorded94,005 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 94,005 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 93,988 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 92,766 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 91,887 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

Offside Rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Nov 2023 91,877 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

Offside Rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2022 90,671 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

mil lamp on

Pass 10 Nov 2021 89,328 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 89,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 88,177 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 88,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 86,396 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Nov 2018 82,712 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 81,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 79,299 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 74,809 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 74,807 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 69,875 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 69,873 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 63,895 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 62,638 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2013 62,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 60,191 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 May 2012 60,191 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2011 57,879 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 55,301 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 55,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 48,864 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 48,862 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

adv both rear brake pads wearing low......

adv tracking/front wheel alignment.....

Pass 6 Mar 2008 38,745 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 38,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 32,828 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 25,722 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 ULK is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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

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