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OV03 AOR

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,744 mi
Last recorded87,744 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 AOR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 87,744 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 87,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 83,382 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 83,382 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2017 79,215 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 73,044 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 73,044 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 64,146 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 64,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 62,664 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre-to-rear exhaust section rusted

Pass 30 Apr 2013 54,639 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 54,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 48,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 48,139 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 48,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 40,198 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nail detected in offside rear tyre (centre tread)

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated, not seriously affecting security of system

Pass 9 Apr 2010 34,735 miles

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 34,735 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 30,460 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 27,088 miles

power steering pump output shaft damp

power steering reservoir swollen & damp

slight condensation in nearside indicator unit

surface corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 21 Mar 2007 23,035 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 18,267 miles

Offside front tyre on 2.5mm. †

Slight play in both front steering arms.

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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OV03 AOR is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue 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 OV03 AOR, 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 OV03 AOR registered?

OV03 AOR is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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