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SJ02 LEW

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,396 mi
Last recorded115,396 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 LEW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 115,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor ring (1.6 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 113,209 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 110,895 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 110,894 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 110,812 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 110,725 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 110,367 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 107,898 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 107,898 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 103,618 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2016 98,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside tyre perished

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

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 98,375 miles

n/s front tyre has a cut

Pass 30 Apr 2014 96,926 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 94,196 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 90,559 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 May 2011 86,645 miles

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

advise rear discs lipped and corroded

advise slight play in n/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 11 Jan 2011 83,582 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 83,582 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 71,800 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 71,800 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 56,822 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 40,650 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 26,205 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,483 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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SJ02 LEW is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SJ02 LEW, 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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SJ02 LEW is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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