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YJ03 ESC

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,008 mi
Last recorded86,008 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 ESC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 86,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 86,008 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 83,644 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Jun 2018 83,644 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 71,340 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 49,428 miles

rear exhaust mountings corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2016 49,428 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 41,650 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 33,411 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 28,681 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 28,350 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Jul 2011 27,596 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 26,378 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 24,982 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 23,657 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 20,780 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 17,223 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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YJ03 ESC is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YJ03 ESC, 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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YJ03 ESC is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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