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VE03 FCF

2003 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,890 mi
Last recorded122,890 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 FCF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 122,890 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 101,762 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 89,437 miles

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

movement in n/s rack needs further inspection

oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2016 89,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and cracking

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

movement in n/s rack needs further inspection

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 76,838 miles

225/50/16 front tyres

245/50/16 rear tyres

Fail 28 May 2015 76,838 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

225/50/16 front tyres

245/50/16 rear tyres

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 68,855 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 66,258 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 62,912 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 62,912 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 59,647 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 48,989 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 36,427 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 35,425 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 35,415 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 27,075 miles

n/s wiper blade rubber tearing

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 FCF is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VE03 FCF, 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 FCF registered?

VE03 FCF is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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The MOT history for VE03 FCF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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