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WD03 ABZ

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

105,279 mi
Last recorded105,279 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 ABZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 105,279 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 105,224 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Pass 20 Feb 2023 102,722 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 102,703 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 101,024 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering Arm Has Slight Play

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 99,239 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 May 2018 99,238 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mountings broken x2 (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 95,156 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 95,144 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounts missing (7.1.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2015 93,231 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight playin steering rack

Fail 29 Oct 2015 93,229 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

high travel handbrake lever

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Oct 2014 88,868 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 31 Oct 2014 88,868 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 1 Nov 2013 85,532 miles

REPAIR TO O/S/R WHEEL

o/s/f tyre 2mm / n/s/f tyre 1.8mm / rear pads getting low

Fail 28 Oct 2013 85,532 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre 2mm / n/s/f tyre 1.8mm / rear pads getting low

Pass 22 Mar 2012 75,699 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 62,760 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 62,760 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 48,454 miles

n/s/r/tyre has sidewall damage

o/s/washer jet not fitted/loose

Fail 12 Mar 2010 48,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r/tyre has sidewall damage

o/s/washer jet not fitted/loose

Fail 13 Mar 2009 34,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake discs corroded

brake pedal travel feels more than expected but has reserve travel recommend further investigation

Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,558 miles

all brake discs corroded

brake pedal travel feels more than expected but has reserve travel recommend further investigation

Pass 30 Jun 2008 34,205 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 29,620 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 29,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 May 2006 22,115 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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WD03 ABZ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WD03 ABZ, 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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WD03 ABZ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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