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S10 TJA

2003 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,731 mi
Last recorded48,731 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS10 TJA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 48,731 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 48,242 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 47,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 46,690 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 46,452 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 46,446 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 46,242 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 46,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 45,120 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2018 43,828 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 42,385 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 40,687 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 39,062 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 37,442 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 36,580 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 34,784 miles

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

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

slight wear in nearside steering rack bracket .

Pass 30 Jun 2011 32,350 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 30,453 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 27,374 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 25,205 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 22,389 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 18,934 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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S10 TJA is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S10 TJA, 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 S10 TJA registered?

S10 TJA is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is S10 TJA safe to buy?

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