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SY03 GDZ

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,979 mi
Last recorded133,979 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 GDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 133,979 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 130,526 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 130,526 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 124,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 124,878 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 119,342 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 119,342 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 111,737 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 100,998 miles

Nearside Front wheels has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 93,491 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 83,944 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 83,934 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)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 72,263 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 72,239 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)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 61,717 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 52,239 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 41,667 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 41,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2012 41,053 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 May 2011 40,394 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 39,359 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 35,132 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 32,548 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2007 28,320 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 19,541 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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SY03 GDZ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 SY03 GDZ, 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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SY03 GDZ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 July 2003.

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