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AO53 LYV

2003 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,413 mi
Last recorded73,413 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 LYV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 73,413 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 73,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 72,867 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 70,635 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall looks like its been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 68,576 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 68,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 67,367 miles

both near side wheel rims bent

Pass 21 Jul 2021 61,803 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 57,140 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 54,008 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 49,985 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 14 Jul 2017 45,945 miles

osr tyre worn uneven

Pass 15 Jul 2016 39,971 miles

o/s/r tyre worn uneavenly

Pass 14 Jul 2015 35,908 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 33,222 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 32,171 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 32,171 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 24,851 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 22,461 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 18,571 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 15,705 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 12,270 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 9,237 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 7,584 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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AO53 LYV is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO53 LYV, 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 AO53 LYV registered?

AO53 LYV is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AO53 LYV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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