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SJ03 PJS

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

115,677 mi
Last recorded115,677 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 PJS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 115,677 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 113,242 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens stone chip (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 112,193 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 109,114 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 107,389 miles

Front both sides front tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear both sides rear tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 104,954 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 95,754 miles

Nearside Front nearside front headlamp lens has stone chip damage

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front offside front headlamp lens has stone chip damage

Fail 23 Feb 2018 95,754 miles

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

Nearside Front nearside front headlamp lens has stone chip damage

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front offside front headlamp lens has stone chip damage

Pass 1 Mar 2017 81,827 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 69,252 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 69,252 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 58,663 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 46,790 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 39,477 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,183 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,024 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 31,414 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 27,532 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 27,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 23,750 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 23,750 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 18,011 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 18,011 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 10,518 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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SJ03 PJS is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SJ03 PJS, 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 SJ03 PJS registered?

SJ03 PJS is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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