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RE03 UYM

2003 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,678 mi
Last recorded88,678 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 UYM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 88,678 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 88,673 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 87,763 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

headlamp wiper torn

Fail 5 Mar 2019 87,761 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover has sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper torn (3.4 (b) (i))

headlamp wiper torn

Pass 24 Jan 2018 87,444 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 87,441 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 85,344 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 83,909 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 82,680 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 80,114 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 80,112 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 75,869 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 68,064 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 66,264 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 56,284 miles

inner edges on rear tyres getting low

offside front lower arm bushes slightly adrift

rear indicators faded, just passed mot

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Mar 2009 49,260 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 49,260 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 42,075 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and low on tread

Pass 15 Mar 2007 34,272 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 34,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 26,301 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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RE03 UYM is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc 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 RE03 UYM, 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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RE03 UYM is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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