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VE03 FCJ

2003 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

110,315 mi
Last recorded110,315 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 110,315 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

Steering rack slight play

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 104,419 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 104,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed down to next ply inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed down to next ply inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 100,867 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 96,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

corrosion to rear brake discs

o/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated

Fail 3 Sep 2014 96,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

corrosion to rear brake discs

o/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated

Pass 5 Sep 2013 92,299 miles

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

condition of exhaust rear

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 6 Sep 2012 87,078 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper

Fail 6 Sep 2012 87,077 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

nearside front wiper

Pass 11 Jan 2012 82,934 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 82,923 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2010 73,556 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 73,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 65,845 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 63,806 miles

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

front values starting to crack

n/s/f lock stop missing on arm

Fail 6 Apr 2009 63,806 miles

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

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

front values starting to crack

n/s/f lock stop missing on arm

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 57,621 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 57,621 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 46,888 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 46,888 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 35,531 miles

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

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 FCJ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VE03 FCJ, 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 FCJ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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