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V70 JEA

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,471 mi
Last recorded139,471 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 JEA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 139,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 139,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 139,449 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 136,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 worn pads and one new (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2018 136,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 126,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 118,977 miles

o/side and n/side head lights output is poor

rear brake disc getting rusted

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Mar 2015 116,746 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 114,726 miles

dip beam pattern impaired by stickers on lenses

front brake discsa lipped

o/s/r park brake has a delay in operating

parking brake lever travel

slight inner rack joint free play o/s/f

Pass 12 Apr 2013 111,228 miles

slight play inner rack joints

Pass 11 Apr 2012 107,648 miles

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

age cracking to rear tyres.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 105,105 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 105,105 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 101,064 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 101,063 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 95,940 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 95,940 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 89,398 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 86,523 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 67,695 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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V70 JEA is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V70 JEA, 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 V70 JEA registered?

V70 JEA is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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