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2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,531 mi
Last recorded98,531 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 DNA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 98,531 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 98,530 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 97,943 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 97,874 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2020 97,873 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Osr osf (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade missing Nsf osf (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2019 96,769 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Sep 2019 96,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jul 2018 92,910 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 92,882 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear rubber perished and central rubber not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt from each of the 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light offside front missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge, risk of exposed cords

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2016 84,752 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 80,893 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 80,893 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing all four wheels missing 1 nut each (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 73,661 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 73,661 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 65,799 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 65,799 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

o/s rear wheel inner rim damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2012 63,785 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 58,727 miles

SRS lamp on.

n/s/f tyre near limit and worn on inner edge and has two nail's in it.

o/s/f tyre near limit and worn on inner edge.

Fail 21 Jul 2011 58,727 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

SRS lamp on.

n/s/f tyre near limit and worn on inner edge and has two nail's in it.

o/s/f tyre near limit and worn on inner edge.

Fail 14 Jul 2010 51,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 51,750 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 47,385 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 47,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 40,069 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 37,780 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 27,062 miles

Small dent innearside front wing. †

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YF03 DNA is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YF03 DNA, 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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YF03 DNA is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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