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SO03 RWE

2003 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

119,829 mi
Last recorded119,829 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 RWE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 119,829 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 116,390 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 112,694 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 110,371 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 108,031 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 103,555 miles

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 95,937 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 92,756 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 92,755 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 90,397 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 90,397 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 82,682 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 75,642 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs surface corrosion o/s and n/s

Pass 2 Jul 2012 67,527 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 67,527 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 59,807 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 59,807 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 51,807 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 51,807 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 44,807 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 38,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 30,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 23,084 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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SO03 RWE is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SO03 RWE, 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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SO03 RWE is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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