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AK53 HXY

2003 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,256 mi
Last recorded88,256 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 HXY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 88,256 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 83,959 miles

steering rack slight oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2018 81,216 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 81,216 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2017 78,851 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 76,205 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 76,205 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 72,957 miles

Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 72,935 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 70,398 miles

n.s/f top shock mount noisey

Pass 30 Jul 2012 67,850 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 64,914 miles

play steering rack end n/s not excessive

Pass 30 Jul 2010 62,227 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 62,227 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 59,687 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s o/s front wishbones bushes slight movement

Pass 21 Jul 2008 54,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 54,923 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 45,221 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 34,421 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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AK53 HXY is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AK53 HXY, 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 AK53 HXY registered?

AK53 HXY is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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