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PL03 XMY

2003 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,073 mi
Last recorded99,073 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 XMY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 99,073 miles

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

underbody covers fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2019 99,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2018 93,524 miles

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

underbody covers fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2018 93,524 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2017 89,048 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 84,895 miles

Rear 2 tyres

Pass 3 Nov 2014 82,761 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/S/R tyre cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2013 80,454 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2012 75,114 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 75,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside 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)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 73,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 73,781 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 69,545 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 69,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 64,218 miles

F/N/S/ wiper blade slight tear

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 64,171 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

F/N/S/ wiper blade slight tear

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 56,336 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 52,875 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 45,230 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 45,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 XMY is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XMY, 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 XMY is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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