MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,044 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Several (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Several (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45x17 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings tie rod (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings tie rod (2.2.B.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs corroded and worn
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake discs corroded around edge
How Reliable is the Volvo C70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RF03 NWW is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 NWW, 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 NWW is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 23 May 2003.
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