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VE03 FCD

2003 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,800 mi
Last recorded104,800 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 FCD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2017 104,800 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear pipe (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 97,067 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 97,067 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 94,364 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 94,364 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 90,114 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 86,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

rear exhaust hanger insecure but is supported

Pass 31 May 2011 81,510 miles

Both rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2011 81,510 miles

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

Both rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2010 73,104 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 73,094 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 57,836 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 51,314 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 43,324 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 35,240 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 5 Jun 2006 35,240 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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 FCD is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VE03 FCD, 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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VE03 FCD is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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