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SL03 VWF

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,849 mi
Last recorded111,849 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 VWF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 111,849 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack on inner wall

Fail 17 Aug 2016 112,369 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack on inner wall

Pass 20 Aug 2015 105,503 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 102,402 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 102,402 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 92,702 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 92,702 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 90,616 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 79,719 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 65,796 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 56,985 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 46,500 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 35,580 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 30,914 miles

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

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 VWF is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VWF, 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 SL03 VWF registered?

SL03 VWF is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is SL03 VWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL03 VWF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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