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2003 Volvo C70

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,597 mi
Last recorded91,597 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 BTC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 91,597 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 82,280 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 80,521 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 77,758 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 75,536 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 71,811 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2011 71,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2010 67,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Jul 2010 67,327 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2009 62,230 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2008 57,192 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 52,006 miles

front brakes has just met balance limits

Pass 1 Jul 2006 48,569 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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SA03 BTC is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SA03 BTC, 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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SA03 BTC is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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