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RF03 TKA

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,907 mi
Last recorded117,907 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 TKA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 117,907 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel filter corroded

general susface corrosion to underside

Fail 28 Sep 2023 117,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel filter corroded

general susface corrosion to underside

Pass 3 May 2022 117,590 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 117,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 115,919 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 113,240 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 109,695 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 104,854 miles

Nearside rear tyre very slightly perished.

Fail 3 Jul 2018 104,852 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre very slightly perished.

Pass 29 Jun 2017 98,256 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 90,996 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 82,236 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 77,494 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 70,666 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 61,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 28 Jun 2012 61,836 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 3 Jun 2011 55,407 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 50,967 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 44,292 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 37,374 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play o/s steering arm

Pass 3 May 2007 31,566 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 31,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 19,008 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 TKA is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 TKA, 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 TKA is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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