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SL03 OTJ

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,832 mi
Last recorded85,832 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 OTJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 85,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 78,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 71,543 miles

near side rear tyre bold on inner edge and just legal on point of test

slight blow on exhaust system

Pass 16 Oct 2014 69,240 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre valve stem is deteriorated/cracked and may require attention soon!

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear tyre valve stem is deteriorated/cracked and may require attention soon!

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

nearside rear tyre is deteriorated/cracked in the tread but the cracks are not deep enough to reach the plys/cords!

Fail 12 Sep 2013 64,529 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 64,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 61,147 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 55,535 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 55,535 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 46,014 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,775 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 28,584 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 16,699 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 16,512 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2006 10,066 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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SL03 OTJ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL03 OTJ, 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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SL03 OTJ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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