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V70 OVO

2003 Volvo C70

Yellow Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

64,389 mi
Last recorded64,389 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 OVO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 64,389 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 63,360 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 63,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 63,321 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 63,320 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 63,113 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish and crack in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated os and ns front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged os and ns rear tyres starting to split on inner sidewalls ,advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2018 62,818 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes are deteriorated

both sides front steering rack end joints have play

both sides rear tyres are splitting

foot brake travel

front brake discs are worn

front brake pads are worn

Pass 30 Mar 2017 62,815 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs & pads are worn

front lower ball joint dust covers are deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2016 62,534 miles

front brake discs & pads are worn (recommend replace)

front lower ball joint rubber dust covers perishing

nearside front tyre splitting in tread (recommend replace)

nearside rear tyre splitting on inner wall (recommend replace)

offside front steering rack inner end joint slight play

offside front tyre splitting on inner wall (recommend replace)

offside rear tyre splitting in tread (recommend replace)

service(foot)-brake travel low

Fail 30 Mar 2015 66,104 miles

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)

front brake discs & pads are worn.

front tyres deterioated in tread (cracking).

service(foot)-brake travel low (recommend investigate/repair).

steering rack inner joints slight play.

track rod end ball joints slight play.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 66,104 miles

front brake discs & pads are worn.

front tyres deterioated in tread (cracking).

service(foot)-brake travel low (recommend investigate/repair).

steering rack inner joints slight play.

track rod end ball joints slight play.

Fail 27 Mar 2014 59,581 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 59,581 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 56,741 miles

play in steering rack inner joints. play in track rod end joints. (recommend replace a.s.a.p.).

Pass 22 Mar 2012 53,211 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 53,205 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs & pads are starting to get worn.

nearside rear tyre edges of tread worn to minimum limit. (we recomend a new tyre is fitted a.s.a.p).

offside rear tyre inner edge of tread worn & nail in tread.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 46,911 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Apr 2011 46,898 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 40,589 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 40,589 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,959 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 33,363 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 29,746 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 22,695 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 OVO is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Yellow with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V70 OVO, 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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V70 OVO is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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