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S23 DWA

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,779 mi
Last recorded68,779 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 DWA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2022 68,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner arch when vehicle manoeuvred on a full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking fluid leaking from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner arch when vehicle manoeuvred on a full lock (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes are in a deteriorated condition, replacement is advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner steering rack tie rod ball joint is severely worn, prompt replacement is strongly advised!!

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes are in a deteriorated condition, replacement is advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall is damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe under reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 65,008 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 62,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 62,576 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 57,158 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 57,158 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 51,440 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 45,057 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 35,185 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Apr 2014 27,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front suspension bracing bar insecure further prompt attention advised

Pass 29 Nov 2012 18,231 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 16,748 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 15,887 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 14,372 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 12,992 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 11,022 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 7,118 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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S23 DWA is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S23 DWA, 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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S23 DWA is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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