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AU53 RYJ

2003 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

147,465 mi
Last recorded147,465 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 RYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 147,465 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 146,937 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 146,247 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 145,005 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 144,113 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 143,254 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 142,723 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 141,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 140,344 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 138,981 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 138,399 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 135,416 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 132,110 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 129,060 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 129,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 117,421 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 99,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 99,389 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 87,088 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 80,507 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 72,305 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 61,318 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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AU53 RYJ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AU53 RYJ, 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 AU53 RYJ registered?

AU53 RYJ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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