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VE03 FBZ

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

56,130 mi
Last recorded56,130 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 FBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 56,130 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2024 54,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 53,291 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 52,847 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 51,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 49,660 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 45,897 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 41,310 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component res (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 35,365 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 30,725 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 28,557 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 25,860 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 23,660 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 20,715 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 17,307 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 17,307 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 14,777 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 28 Apr 2008 12,344 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 9,957 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 7,490 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 7,490 miles

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

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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VE03 FBZ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VE03 FBZ, 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 VE03 FBZ registered?

VE03 FBZ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is VE03 FBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE03 FBZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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