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VE03 NZC

2003 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

117,123 mi
Last recorded117,123 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 NZC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2019 117,123 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 115,092 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension top mount semi seized.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 115,082 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension top mount semi seized.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 113,323 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both the off side and nearside hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack wet with oil at each end (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 113,233 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both the off side and nearside hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack wet with oil at each end (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 107,529 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 107,529 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 102,104 miles

offside rear seat belt webbing damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2014 96,867 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Nov 2014 96,867 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 90,636 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate a little insecure

Fail 30 Oct 2013 90,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate a little insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2012 84,594 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 80,786 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 80,786 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 79,969 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 78,326 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 78,326 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 75,015 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 71,437 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 71,437 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 67,995 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 65,329 miles

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

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

o/s/f rack end has slight play

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 NZC is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Red 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 VE03 NZC, 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 NZC registered?

VE03 NZC is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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