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RF03 AFY

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,957 mi
Last recorded107,957 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 AFY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 107,957 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 107,921 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 100,583 miles

Offside Front rack arm has slight play

all 4 tyres worn close to wear indicators

creak from front suspension area when steering on full lock

Pass 24 Feb 2016 94,681 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 88,917 miles

signs of both front tyres fouling wheel arch trims

Fail 25 Feb 2015 88,917 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

coolant light illuminated

eml on

signs of both front tyres fouling wheel arch trims

Pass 24 Feb 2014 84,618 miles

slight play both front steering arms

Pass 14 Feb 2013 78,710 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 72,997 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

signs of both wheels fouling on wheel arch trim

slight play developing o/s steering arm

Pass 31 Jan 2011 66,093 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 60,291 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 54,795 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 52,619 miles

loud creaking noise from steering rack when lock to lock test carried out requires attention.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 46,816 miles

slight oil sweat around pas resevoir

slight play off side front steering rack

Pass 6 Apr 2006 36,772 miles

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

both rear tyres inner edges low on tread

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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RF03 AFY is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RF03 AFY, 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 RF03 AFY registered?

RF03 AFY is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is RF03 AFY safe to buy?

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