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PE03 FYF

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,467 mi
Last recorded113,467 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 FYF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 113,467 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 113,467 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 107,770 miles

rear exhaust rusty and deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2015 107,770 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rusty and deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2014 102,621 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 102,621 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 95,442 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 95,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 89,131 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 83,638 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 75,820 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 67,981 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 67,981 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 59,692 miles

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

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

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

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

advice,rear exhaust hanger corroded away but exhaust still secure

Pass 29 Mar 2007 51,261 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 51,261 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 40,138 miles

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

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

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)

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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PE03 FYF is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PE03 FYF, 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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PE03 FYF is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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