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RF03 NWW

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

160,044 mi
Last recorded160,044 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 160,044 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Several (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 160,043 miles

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))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 155,291 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 155,291 miles

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))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 153,835 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 153,835 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 147,538 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 147,536 miles

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))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 140,762 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 140,759 miles

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 134,573 miles

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)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 134,573 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 128,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 128,645 miles

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 122,103 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 116,993 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 107,865 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 107,860 miles

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 99,799 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 90,299 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 90,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 77,859 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 77,509 miles

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 64,342 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 48,323 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 27,728 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 25,047 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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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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