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SD03 NVF

2003 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,864 mi
Last recorded101,864 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 NVF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 101,864 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 92,793 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 86,809 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 84,392 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 74,749 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 74,749 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 70,165 miles

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

offside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 69,944 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Fail 23 Mar 2012 69,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 56,986 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 51,293 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 51,181 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2009 44,198 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 44,198 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 35,633 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 28,258 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 20,107 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 NVF is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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