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YP03 XUR

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,254 mi
Last recorded56,254 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 XUR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 56,254 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

NEARSIDE PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINT

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 56,028 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 53,836 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 53,836 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high stalling/high uneven idle speed (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack dripping from n/s boot (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine mil light illuminated

Pass 24 Apr 2010 49,189 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2010 49,189 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 46,273 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 26 Apr 2008 42,926 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 38,287 miles

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

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Fail 29 Apr 2006 33,955 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

near side rear tyre low and slightley out of shape

Pass 29 Apr 2006 33,955 miles

near side rear tyre low and slightley out of shape

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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YP03 XUR is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YP03 XUR, 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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What year was YP03 XUR registered?

YP03 XUR is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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