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AU53 ZZL

2003 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,127 mi
Last recorded70,127 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZZL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 70,127 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 70,120 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 70,120 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 69,946 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 69,666 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 69,666 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 69,382 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 68,423 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 67,641 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 67,641 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 61,472 miles

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

rear exhaust mount broke

Pass 21 Sep 2017 54,210 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 46,571 miles

Exhaust slight blowing at rear

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 46,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust slight blowing at rear

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 44,956 miles

Exhaust system slight blowing

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

O/s/rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 42,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 39,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2012 36,961 miles

O/s/rear child seat fitted seat belt not ceckt

Pass 12 Sep 2011 34,458 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 32,422 miles

offside front and both rear tyres worn low

Pass 16 Sep 2009 28,629 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 25,657 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 21,473 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 17,354 miles

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

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 ZZL is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc 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 AU53 ZZL, 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 ZZL registered?

AU53 ZZL is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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