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OY03 UMA

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,829 mi
Last recorded105,829 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 UMA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2021 105,829 miles

Central Front Upper Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits And at idle (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

EML on

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Sticks slightly but still functions (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear lens slightly damaged

Offside jacking point slight damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust pipe hanger broken

Pass 18 Feb 2020 102,975 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 97,871 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 97,870 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust bracket broken but system steal supported

Pass 3 Feb 2018 94,627 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin boarder line (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres inner edge worn

rear exhaust carrier broken

Pass 18 Jan 2017 89,248 miles

Oil leak ()

front wipers in poor condition

off side rear light unit lens damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2017 89,248 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

front wipers in poor condition

off side rear light unit lens damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2016 80,939 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 80,939 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 71,562 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 71,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 65,971 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 60,408 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 54,421 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 48,508 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 41,558 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 33,894 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 27,485 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 27,485 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 18,978 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 UMA is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UMA, 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 UMA is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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