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YY03 RHE

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

114,566 mi
Last recorded114,566 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 RHE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 114,566 miles

Central Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2021 106,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 87,695 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 82,779 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Jul 2017 81,810 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 May 2016 79,851 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 78,138 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 72,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and near tread limit

scratches and chip in windscreen

dip beam operating when side lights switched on

Pass 10 Apr 2014 72,847 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and near tread limit

scratches and chip in windscreen

dip beam operating when side lights switched on

Pass 13 Mar 2013 66,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre inner edges worn!

both rear exhaust mounts not attached but system still supported!

offside front seat belt slow retracting!

Fail 13 Mar 2013 66,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre inner edges worn!

both rear exhaust mounts not attached but system still supported!

offside front seat belt slow retracting!

Pass 14 Mar 2012 59,382 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust mounting broken but system still supported!

Pass 1 Mar 2011 52,423 miles

both front wipers poor

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 25 Mar 2010 45,254 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 45,254 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 36,437 miles

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

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

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

Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f and o/s/f steering arms have slight play.

Fail 25 Mar 2009 36,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f and o/s/f steering arms have slight play.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 26,317 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,233 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 17,594 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 7,227 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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YY03 RHE is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YY03 RHE, 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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YY03 RHE is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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