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RF03 MBU

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

91,204 mi
Last recorded91,204 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 MBU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 91,204 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 90,491 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 90,491 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 86,958 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 86,958 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 85,187 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 85,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2018 81,098 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged although not exposing cords

Fail 23 Apr 2018 81,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged although not exposing cords

Pass 3 Apr 2017 77,938 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 77,934 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported m (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 73,324 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 67,503 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 67,503 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 58,443 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 50,385 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,320 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front head lamp wipers split

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2012 48,303 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front head lamp wipers split

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2012 48,303 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front head lamp wipers split

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2011 43,104 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 43,905 miles

Front Steering rack repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 40,740 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 40,740 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 37,560 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 35,034 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 32,303 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 32,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front tyres worn on shoulders.

Windscreen has a scratch within the A zone on the inside.

Pass 25 May 2006 30,034 miles

Front link rods notchy

NSF inner steering joint wear

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 MBU is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 RF03 MBU, 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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RF03 MBU is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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