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SHZ 8244

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

76,229 mi
Last recorded76,229 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHZ 8244
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 76,229 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nsf osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 69,697 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nsf osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 69,680 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Coil spring corroded nsf osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 67,174 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 67,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 64,211 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front fog light out

Pass 24 Aug 2021 59,582 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 59,416 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 58,718 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 57,985 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 57,472 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 55,629 miles

slight play in steering rack n/s/f

Pass 2 Feb 2015 52,867 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 50,019 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 47,421 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 44,605 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 38,287 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 30,223 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 23,316 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 14,738 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 12,595 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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SHZ 8244 is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SHZ 8244, 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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What year was SHZ 8244 registered?

SHZ 8244 is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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