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VA03 XGU

2003 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

103,271 mi
Last recorded103,271 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 XGU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 103,271 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 103,271 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 97,943 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 97,943 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 97,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre surface splits

Fail 29 Sep 2017 97,161 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and excessively aged/cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 89,227 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre age cracking to tread area

both front of the rear subframe mounting bushes have slight deterioration

both steering rack arms have slight wear

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Fail 13 Oct 2016 89,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of the front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre age cracking to tread area

both front of the rear subframe mounting bushes have slight deterioration

both steering rack arms have slight wear

n/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Feb 2016 85,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread wearing inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 85,772 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread wearing inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 79,636 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 79,636 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 75,522 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside rear tyre tread wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2012 68,987 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 68,985 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 64,506 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 64,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 59,155 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 53,621 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 48,221 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 40,728 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 40,728 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 32,480 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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VA03 XGU 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 60.9%.

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 VA03 XGU, 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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VA03 XGU is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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