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RE03 UYP

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,124 mi
Last recorded117,124 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 UYP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 117,124 miles

Nearside Rear Spring corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2019 117,124 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Spring corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2018 115,405 miles

Front Both sides suspension bushes slight deteriorated

Nearside Front Fog light bulb not working at time of test

Pass 5 Oct 2017 112,086 miles

Electrical ; Battery clamp requires attention

Exhaust ; Rear mounting clamp deteriorated

Suspension ; Lower arm bushes deteriorated , nearside front & offside front , suspect related to uneven tyre wear

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

brakes ; Imbalance , Parking brakes 13 %

Fail 5 Oct 2017 112,083 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 Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Electrical ; Battery clamp requires attention

Exhaust ; Rear mounting clamp deteriorated

Suspension ; Lower arm bushes deteriorated , nearside front & offside front , suspect related to uneven tyre wear

Tyres ; Tread bald on both edges suspect close to cords , recommend replace

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

brakes ; Imbalance , Parking brakes 13 %

Pass 12 Oct 2016 108,233 miles

Offside power steering rack slight leak at pipe

rear exhaust bracket weak rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2016 105,437 miles

Slight oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2016 105,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Slight leak from PAS reservoir area

Pass 20 Jan 2015 96,796 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2014 87,285 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 87,285 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 83,321 miles

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

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

advise rear brake pads soon need replacing

Pass 15 Feb 2012 78,154 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 69,969 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 62,574 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 55,204 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 48,096 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 34,097 miles

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

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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RE03 UYP is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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