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PL03 WHJ

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,143 mi
Last recorded149,143 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 WHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 149,143 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 147,312 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 144,001 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 135,536 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 135,536 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 134,350 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 133,432 miles

Offside Front abs ring broken

Pass 23 Jun 2015 132,930 miles

Nearside front wing attached incorrectly at bottom

Fail 22 Jun 2015 132,930 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside front wing attached incorrectly at bottom

Pass 25 Mar 2014 131,276 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 131,276 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 114,241 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear brake disks slightluy corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2013 114,241 miles

Offside 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)

Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 105,197 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 99,202 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2009 84,627 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 84,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 79,215 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 79,183 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 73,799 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 69,223 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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PL03 WHJ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PL03 WHJ, 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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PL03 WHJ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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