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VK03 XTW

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,326 mi
Last recorded104,326 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 XTW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 104,326 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 104,325 miles

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

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

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

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 95,457 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play nearside and offside inner tie rods (2.2.B.1f)

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

front registration plate damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2015 95,456 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Ball joint has slight play nearside and offside inner tie rods (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

front registration plate damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2014 86,339 miles

engine stabilizer bush deteriared

nearside tyre cracking inner sidewall

Fail 7 Oct 2014 80,339 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine stabilizer bush deteriared

nearside tyre cracking inner sidewall

Pass 14 Oct 2013 79,325 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 73,557 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 67,101 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 60,948 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 54,344 miles

slight wear nearside front anti roll bar link arm

wear in steering rack

Pass 21 Nov 2008 45,295 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 45,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 6 May 2008 42,428 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 37,093 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 29,488 miles

heavy corrosion to the rear exhaust hanger

offside and nearside rear tyres are unevenly worn

offside rear tyre has a screw / metal object in the tread.

offside rear tyre is slightly under inflated

small chip in the windscreen

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 XTW is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver 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 VK03 XTW, 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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VK03 XTW is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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