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SD03 NVZ

2003 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,364 mi
Last recorded82,364 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 NVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 82,364 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 82,364 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 81,509 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 81,509 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 78,686 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 76,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 76,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 73,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 73,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 69,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres treads cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2015 69,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres treads cracked

Fail 10 Apr 2014 66,217 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 10 Apr 2014 66,217 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 16 Apr 2013 62,790 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 62,790 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 60,479 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

battery insecure

both rear tyres treads cracked

offside front tyre sidewalls cracked

one of offside rear sidelights out

Pass 13 Apr 2012 60,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

battery insecure

both rear tyres treads cracked

offside front tyre sidewalls cracked

one of offside rear sidelights out

Pass 14 Apr 2011 57,205 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 14 Apr 2011 57,205 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 53,723 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres wearing edges and cracked between tread

battery insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2010 53,723 miles

all tyres wearing edges and cracked between tread

battery insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2008 48,563 miles

offside rear tyre damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2007 41,916 miles

both rear tyres worn very slightly on edge

Pass 18 May 2007 40,703 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 36,737 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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 NVZ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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