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YR03 BVN

2003 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,229 mi
Last recorded105,229 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 BVN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 105,229 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 98,110 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 98,087 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Power steering ram leaking Steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Also lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering rack excessive wear present near side (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Also lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 89,362 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system is slightly corroded

Nearside Front Fog lamp is not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp lens has some damage

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 87,788 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 87,778 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 81,345 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 81,435 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack arm (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack arm (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering lock stop excessively corroded and unserviceable Dry (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack arm (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering lock stop excessively corroded and unserviceable Dry (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 78,943 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING INNER TREAD

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH STEERING ARMS

Fail 14 Jul 2015 78,943 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING INNER TREAD

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH STEERING ARMS

Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,083 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 69,083 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 62,147 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 62,147 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 54,398 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 50,746 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 44,376 miles

Front and rear number plates slightly deteriorating

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 Mar 2009 37,705 miles

front & rear number plates deteriorating

Fail 23 Mar 2009 36,697 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2008 32,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 24,015 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 17,290 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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YR03 BVN is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YR03 BVN, 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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YR03 BVN is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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