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SD03 HDU

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,014 mi
Last recorded125,014 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 HDU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 125,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 23 Jan 2023 125,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 14 Jan 2022 123,513 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 123,513 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 121,296 miles

EML lamp on emission requirements only just met

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 121,296 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective Insecure aim high (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

EML lamp on emission requirements only just met

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 117,256 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 117,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 111,955 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 111,943 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 99,575 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 97,178 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 89,391 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 78,628 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 66,385 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 55,185 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 May 2012 55,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2011 47,512 miles

nearside front tyre low tread inner edge

Pass 26 May 2010 41,599 miles

Little reserve Handbrake travel

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 35,459 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 34,422 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 31,154 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 26,709 miles

advise slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 31 Jan 2006 17,441 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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SD03 HDU is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SD03 HDU, 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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SD03 HDU is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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