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SP03 MDJ

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,949 mi
Last recorded159,949 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 MDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 159,949 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 152,085 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 152,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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Pass 8 Jul 2011 141,872 miles

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

damaged to nearside outer sill

front brake discs heavily worn

nearside outer tail lamp not working

Pass 7 Jul 2010 137,733 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 137,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 133,630 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 133,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 123,850 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 95,798 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2006 78,432 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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SP03 MDJ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SP03 MDJ, 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 SP03 MDJ registered?

SP03 MDJ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is SP03 MDJ safe to buy?

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