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SL03 WXU

2003 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,307 mi
Last recorded94,307 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 WXU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 94,307 miles

Front Tyres appear to have been rubbing on inner arch

OSR Tyre perished OSR outer side lamp not working

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 91,098 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 87,314 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 80,988 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 80,724 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 74,985 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 74,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 65,536 miles

n/s/r tyre low in tread + perished

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2014 64,511 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside rear tyre 2mm wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 Oct 2014 64,511 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside rear tyre 2mm wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 Oct 2013 61,237 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

strong advise play in o/s of rack

Pass 22 Oct 2013 61,237 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

strong advise play in o/s of rack

Pass 16 Oct 2012 54,202 miles

both rear tyres perished

rusty rear brake discs

Pass 31 Oct 2011 46,774 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Oct 2011 46,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Oct 2010 40,470 miles

play in o/s of steering rack

rusty rear brake discs

Pass 27 Oct 2009 32,516 miles

play in o/s of steering rack

rusty front + rear brake discs

Pass 4 Apr 2008 28,245 miles

Oil leak

rusty front and rear brake discs

slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 3 Apr 2007 23,673 miles

slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 27 Mar 2006 18,119 miles

front and rear disc rusty

slight play in off side inner rack joint.

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 WXU is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WXU, 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 WXU is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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