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Y700 SAR

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,012 mi
Last recorded81,012 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY700 SAR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 81,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 78,909 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering has a knocking noise

Pass 9 Jul 2014 75,599 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 73,929 miles

rear exhaust mounting detached

Fail 28 Jun 2013 73,920 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear exhaust mounting detached

Pass 11 May 2012 71,103 miles

rear exhaust bracket slighty corroded requires attention soon

Fail 9 May 2012 71,058 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket slightly corroded requires attention soon

Pass 6 May 2011 64,676 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside track rod end has slight play

Pass 29 Apr 2010 58,387 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Fail 27 Apr 2010 58,357 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2009 53,616 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 52,965 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2008 46,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust mount poor

Pass 22 Jan 2007 38,246 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 30,064 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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Y700 SAR is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y700 SAR, 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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Y700 SAR is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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