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VK03 SXJ

2003 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,698 mi
Last recorded72,698 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 SXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2020 72,698 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2016 72,636 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 72,627 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 72,627 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 71,992 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 29 May 2013 71,982 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 71,064 miles

battery loose

Fail 31 Mar 2012 71,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery loose

Pass 18 Mar 2011 67,177 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 18 Mar 2011 67,177 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 59,245 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 50,340 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 50,340 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 41,460 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 33,508 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 33,508 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 24,058 miles

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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VK03 SXJ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VK03 SXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK03 SXJ registered?

VK03 SXJ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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