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WO52 DBZ

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,043 mi
Last recorded106,043 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO52 DBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 106,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Dec 2017 106,042 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 103,820 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 103,802 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 100,598 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 100,598 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45R17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 96,470 miles

Nearside Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 96,470 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 90,208 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 90,208 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

oil level on min

Pass 3 Jan 2013 83,844 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

nearside rack end has slight play

Fail 3 Jan 2013 83,844 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

nearside rack end has slight play

Pass 20 Dec 2011 77,702 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 77,702 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

oil level low

Pass 29 Dec 2010 70,199 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 62,179 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 53,796 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 53,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front 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)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Dec 2007 47,598 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 43,137 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 35,156 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)

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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WO52 DBZ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WO52 DBZ, 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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WO52 DBZ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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