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AK53 WYP

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,102 mi
Last recorded87,102 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 WYP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 87,102 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 85,391 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 83,409 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 81,645 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 78,851 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 77,960 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 72,742 miles

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

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

both steering rack end joints slight play

near side rear tyre slight bulg/split inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2012 72,742 miles

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

both steering rack end joints slight play

near side rear tyre slight bulg/split inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2011 66,104 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 59,036 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 47,845 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 47,845 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 40,025 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2007 40,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 30,459 miles

(1) All four tyres wearing on inside edges

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 WYP is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WYP, 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 WYP registered?

AK53 WYP is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is AK53 WYP safe to buy?

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