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YY03 WGX

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,165 mi
Last recorded151,165 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 WGX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 151,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 144,152 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 135,598 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 133,526 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2016 130,117 miles

corrosion forming in offside front floor

corrosion in exhaust system

Pass 11 May 2015 129,069 miles

corrosion in exhaust

corrosion in offside front floor

service light on

Fail 11 May 2015 129,069 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion in exhaust

corrosion in offside front floor

service light on

Pass 15 Apr 2014 128,409 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

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

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

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

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 126,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 126,837 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 121,889 miles

n/s & o/s/r inner tyre treads worn.....

wipers smear....

Pass 18 Mar 2011 116,349 miles

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

offside front coil spring corroded

play in offside and nearside steering arm inner ball joints

rear tyres worn on the inner egdes

stone hole offside headlamp lens

Fail 18 Mar 2011 116,349 miles

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

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

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

offside front coil spring corroded

play in offside and nearside steering arm inner ball joints

rear tyres worn on the inner egdes

stone hole offside headlamp lens

Pass 9 Mar 2010 107,905 miles

stone chips in screen

Nail in nearside rear tyre

ext. system starting to rust in places

general wear on front discs

no n/s/r fog light working

oversized tax disc holder used

Pass 7 Mar 2009 102,626 miles

front tyres wearing on edges / tracking?

rear brake pads ON LIMIT

Pass 23 Feb 2008 86,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Feb 2008 86,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 72,427 miles

Power steering pump damp

Windscreen cracked in excess of 40mm but outside the swept area

Pass 17 May 2006 59,303 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 WGX is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WGX, 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 WGX is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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