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YS03 OOW

2003 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

99,125 mi
Last recorded99,125 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 OOW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 99,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 93,892 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 90,134 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 84,190 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 84,190 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 78,877 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 73,584 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)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 70,007 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 66,458 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 61,850 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 54,501 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 47,845 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 47,845 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 42,493 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 38,984 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 34,686 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,209 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 25,467 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 19,567 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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YS03 OOW is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YS03 OOW, 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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YS03 OOW is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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