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S40 CSL

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

107,674 mi
Last recorded107,674 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 CSL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 107,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 100,596 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack mounting brackets slightly worn (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhaust mount bracket corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 95,891 miles

Ball joint has slight play nearside & offside inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust mount corroded but still adequately supported

Pass 15 Sep 2014 91,946 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 82,807 miles

Both rear tyres perishing & wearing unevenly on inner edges

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

Minor chips to windscreen

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 74,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 66,181 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 66,181 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 62,689 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 54,063 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 45,516 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 35,041 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 23,307 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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S40 CSL is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S40 CSL, 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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S40 CSL is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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