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AU53 ZZA

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

193,160 mi
Last recorded193,160 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZZA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 193,160 miles

top engine bush split

Pass 22 Jul 2015 184,526 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 184,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 173,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both sides front inner rack joints slight play

Pass 3 Aug 2013 159,828 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 159,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 145,550 miles

o-s-f headlamp wiper blade missing

Pass 10 Aug 2011 129,668 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 129,668 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 112,483 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 112,483 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front and off side front control arms front bushs starting too come unbonded

Pass 27 Aug 2009 99,122 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in steering rack inner joint

Fail 25 Aug 2009 99,122 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 28 Aug 2008 83,996 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 69,190 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

o/s steering rack inner joint has slight play/wear

Pass 7 Sep 2007 69,190 miles

o/s steering rack inner joint has slight play/wear

Pass 11 Sep 2006 52,162 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 ZZA is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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