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SA03 WPU

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,857 mi
Last recorded123,857 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 WPU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 123,857 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 118,884 miles

Nearside Front indacator lamp cracked

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front headlamp cracked

Fail 10 Mar 2016 118,864 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front indacator lamp cracked

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front headlamp cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2015 107,691 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 107,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 100,260 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 95,616 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 95,604 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 80,961 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 70,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both front steering tie rods

Pass 18 Sep 2009 57,651 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 57,651 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 47,483 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 42,500 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 42,500 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 27,876 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 WPU is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SA03 WPU, 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 WPU is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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