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RA03 XMX

2003 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,844 mi
Last recorded125,844 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 XMX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 125,844 miles

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

eml on

Fail 13 Mar 2013 125,844 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

eml on

Pass 5 Apr 2012 115,936 miles

n/s/rear sidelamp bulb not working two bulbs fit

Fail 2 Apr 2012 115,936 miles

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

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

n/s/rear sidelamp bulb not working two bulbs fit

small chips in front windscreen

Pass 11 Apr 2011 105,675 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 105,675 miles

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

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

Offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 19 Apr 2010 94,982 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front fog lamp not working

Fail 19 Apr 2010 94,982 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front fog lamp not working

Pass 17 Feb 2009 81,624 miles

offside front fog light is not working

Pass 22 Nov 2007 68,455 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 68,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2007 62,979 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 53,848 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 52,573 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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RA03 XMX is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RA03 XMX, 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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What year was RA03 XMX registered?

RA03 XMX is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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