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YH03 GVS

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

71,932 mi
Last recorded71,932 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 GVS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 71,932 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 71,007 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 68,818 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 65,405 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 63,682 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 62,659 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 61,663 miles

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

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 31 Mar 2018 60,479 miles

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

slight corrosion on servo under master cylinder

Fail 31 Mar 2018 60,479 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight corrosion on servo under master cylinder

Pass 19 Apr 2017 60,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 55,655 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking to sidewall no cords showing

Pass 13 Jan 2015 51,992 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 51,939 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 48,979 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 46,206 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 42,829 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 38,843 miles

front brake discs getting low/ slight wear.

rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 35,039 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 31,218 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 28,432 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 24,874 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 20,521 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 20,521 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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YH03 GVS is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YH03 GVS, 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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YH03 GVS is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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