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W11 GSX

2003 Volvo C70

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,728 mi
Last recorded115,728 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW11 GSX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2015 115,728 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

dmage ton/s 1/4 panel

top engine stabliser bush worn out.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 115,728 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

dmage ton/s 1/4 panel

top engine stabliser bush worn out.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 112,349 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on

Fail 1 Jul 2014 112,183 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on

Pass 19 Jun 2013 107,093 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front headlight glass slight damage

nearside rear tyre has been repaired near to outer side wall

Pass 24 Jul 2012 104,723 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 204,229 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 204,229 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 201,802 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 201,802 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 200,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 200,018 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 172,029 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 172,026 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 144,325 miles

correctly spaced number plates fitted at time of test....

rear brake discs corroding....

wipers smear....

Pass 27 Feb 2007 121,257 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 97,033 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
Full Volvo C70 reliability report

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W11 GSX is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W11 GSX, 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 W11 GSX registered?

W11 GSX is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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