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PA03 YLC

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,248 mi
Last recorded109,248 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 YLC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 109,248 miles

Front Coolant leak timing belt side

fuel filter corroded

n/s front indicator lens damaged

n/s front light lens discoloured

rear brake flexi pipe ends corroded

slight play on o/s front steering arm

steering rack noisy on n/s lock

Fail 24 Jul 2019 109,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coolant leak timing belt side

fuel filter corroded

n/s front indicator lens damaged

n/s front light lens discoloured

rear brake flexi pipe ends corroded

slight play on o/s front steering arm

steering rack noisy on n/s lock

Fail 21 Mar 2019 108,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coolant leak timing belt side ()

fuel filter corroded

n/s front indicator lens damaged

n/s front light lense discoulered

rear brake flexi pipe ends corroded

slight play on o/s front steering arm

steering rack noisy on n/s lock

Pass 29 Mar 2018 99,080 miles

Both front and both rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded on edge

Both steering arms have slight play

Engine light on

Nearside front indicator light lens damaged

Nearside headlight foggy

Fail 29 Mar 2018 99,080 miles

Both front and both rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded on edge

Both steering arms have slight play

Engine light on

Nearside front indicator light lens damaged

Nearside headlight foggy

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 91,258 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edge

Both steering arms have slight play

Fail 24 Mar 2017 91,258 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edge

Both steering arms have slight play

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 84,161 miles

Bothside steering arms have slight play

Nearside front tyre outter edge slightley worn

Fail 23 Mar 2016 84,161 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Bothside steering arms have slight play

Nearside front tyre outter edge slightley worn

Pass 3 Apr 2015 76,259 miles

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

front no plate slihghtly detoreated

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight play on n/s front lower ball joint

slight play on o/s and n/s steering rack arms

Pass 10 Apr 2014 72,529 miles

offside front steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 20 Mar 2013 66,994 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2013 66,979 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2012 60,619 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 47,263 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 9 Apr 2010 37,355 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 30,565 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 23,120 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 21,125 miles

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2006 15,546 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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PA03 YLC is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 PA03 YLC, 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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PA03 YLC is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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