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AP53 CPO

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,738 mi
Last recorded132,738 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 CPO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 132,738 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 128,108 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear x3 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

some parts of structure and suspension corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2023 125,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 120,479 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEAR AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEAR AND OFFSIDE ()

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR AND OFFSIDE (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 120,479 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn AXLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEAR AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEAR AND OFFSIDE ()

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR AND OFFSIDE (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 116,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near and Offside ()

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 116,118 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested insufficient reserve travel on the brake pedal (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near and Offside ()

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 113,822 miles

Central Front Upper engine mount split.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2019 108,223 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 12 Oct 2018 103,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all flexible brake hoses have slightly corroded end ferrulkes

exhaust corroded

slight side to side play at both front wheels when suspended

unable to access rear seats to check belts as car is convertible and wind deflector fitted in way

Pass 21 Oct 2017 99,214 miles

Nearside Rear tyre speed and load ratings differ

general rust on underside at rear

Fail 19 Oct 2017 99,214 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear tyre speed and load ratings differ

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

general rust on underside at rear

Pass 19 Oct 2016 94,767 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 90,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2014 84,166 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsr and osf tyre damage on sidewall

Pass 17 Oct 2013 78,747 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 73,196 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 65,471 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 60,275 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 50,917 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 41,942 miles

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)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 29,767 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 29,767 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 20,393 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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AP53 CPO is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AP53 CPO, 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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AP53 CPO is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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