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YJ03 ESP

2003 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,641 mi
Last recorded137,641 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 ESP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 137,641 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 137,641 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 130,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2016 127,933 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Jul 2016 127,933 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Jul 2015 122,873 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/r tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2015 122,873 miles

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

o/s/r tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2014 117,235 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 115,695 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 115,514 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 115,514 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 113,477 miles

front and rear coil springs slight corrosion froming

front discs worn

slight play in o/s front inner rack joint

Pass 21 Jul 2010 96,629 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 96,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2008 81,260 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 81,260 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2007 70,697 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 70,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly outer edge

rear exhaust bracket poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2006 54,172 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 ESP is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YJ03 ESP, 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 ESP is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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