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AY52 XWV

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,599 mi
Last recorded81,599 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 XWV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2024 81,599 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery negative cable (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 9 Dec 2022 81,557 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 81,482 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 81,440 miles

Long brake pedal travel.

Pass 14 Jun 2019 81,235 miles

Exhaust system in rusty condition.

Pass 12 Jun 2018 81,070 miles

Long brake pedal travel

Fail 11 Jun 2018 81,052 miles

Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulders both sides of car (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides of car (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Long brake pedal travel

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 81,008 miles

Long brake pedal travel

Pass 13 Jun 2016 80,348 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides of car (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 79,214 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 77,517 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 76,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 76,096 miles

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 63,378 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 63,378 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 54,729 miles

cut in nearside front tyre side wall.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 54,226 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 52,176 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 49,222 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 43,672 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 30,801 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 28,110 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 28,110 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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AY52 XWV is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AY52 XWV, 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 AY52 XWV registered?

AY52 XWV is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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