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SD03 NVG

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,924 mi
Last recorded153,924 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 153,924 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 154,918 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering lock is not working

Pass 25 Jun 2014 146,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 138,269 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 126,230 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 114,991 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all over body work damage

Pass 25 Oct 2010 98,938 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 79,539 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 79,539 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 63,355 miles

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

both front tyres worn centre tread to 2 MM

inner edge nearside front tyre wear

some play in steering rack

Fail 9 Oct 2008 63,355 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

both front tyres worn centre tread to 2 MM

inner edge nearside front tyre wear

some play in steering rack

Pass 26 Oct 2007 44,263 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 23,239 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
Full Volvo C70 reliability report

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SD03 NVG is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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