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WD03 DTZ

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

95,515 mi
Last recorded95,515 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 95,515 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension axle bush worn/ perished slightly

Fail 11 Nov 2022 95,515 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension axle bush worn/ perished slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2021 91,419 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

front and rear suspension coil springs corroded slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension anti roll bar bushes perished slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension axle bush/ delta link bush perished slightly

Fail 9 Nov 2021 91,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension coil springs corroded slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension anti roll bar bushes perished slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension axle bush/ delta link bush perished slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2020 87,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

wipers slight split

Fail 2 Nov 2020 87,617 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides, nsf near limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

wipers slight split

Pass 12 Nov 2019 83,622 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 83,622 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 79,730 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 79,730 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 73,499 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 65,791 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 65,791 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 59,995 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brakes discs starting to rust (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight judder (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 59,995 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour rear indicator bulbs white (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front ball joint cover split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 53,091 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f control arm bushes unbonding and splitting badly

rear indicator bulbs pale

rear suspenssion beam axel, front bushes splitting and perishing

Fail 27 Oct 2014 53,091 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs wearing thin and corroding

o/s/f and n/s/f control arm bushes unbonding and splitting badly

rear indicator bulbs pale

rear suspenssion beam axel, front bushes splitting and perishing

Pass 24 Oct 2013 47,126 miles

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

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

front brake pads and discs wearing low

rear indicators pale in colour

Pass 25 Oct 2012 41,993 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 37,178 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 31,719 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 31,719 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 26,146 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 22,632 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 18,243 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 13,288 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 DTZ 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 DTZ, 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 DTZ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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