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WD03 GWE

2003 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,091 mi
Last recorded51,091 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 GWE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 51,091 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 43,941 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 37,427 miles

NSR tyre has a cut in the outer side wall that doesn't expose the cords.

Top engine torque reaction bush split.

Fail 1 May 2015 37,427 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Handbrake travel requires adjustment.

NSR tyre has a cut in the outer side wall that doesn't expose the cords.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OS Door mirror cracked.

OSR inner side light not working.

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Top engine torque reaction bush split.

NSF tyre has splits around it circumference on inner edge. DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2014 31,378 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr tyre sidewall damage, osf sidewall damage signs of run flat

Pass 12 Sep 2013 31,132 miles

nearside rear outer tyre damaged but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

offside front outer tyre wall damaged but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Pass 1 Oct 2012 30,678 miles

Nearside rear outer tyre wall cut but NOT exposing ply or cords

Fail 1 Oct 2012 30,678 miles

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

Nearside rear outer tyre wall cut but NOT exposing ply or cords

Pass 13 Sep 2011 29,702 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 29,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 27,769 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 27,768 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 25,162 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 25,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,327 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 19,374 miles

all four tyres worn on edges nearing limits

dampness around power steering reservoir

slight damage offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 24 Aug 2006 13,080 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 13,080 miles

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

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

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 GWE is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WD03 GWE, 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 GWE is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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