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RV03 FAA

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,655 mi
Last recorded138,655 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 FAA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2012 138,655 miles

engine oil leak

offside rear tyre stepping

Pass 8 Aug 2011 127,208 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 118,472 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 105,880 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r tyre has worn smooth on the inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2009 105,880 miles

o/s/r tyre has worn smooth on the inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2008 87,780 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 61,871 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 61,871 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 59,094 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 59,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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RV03 FAA is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RV03 FAA, 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 RV03 FAA registered?

RV03 FAA is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is RV03 FAA safe to buy?

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