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AY53 NTO

2003 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,898 mi
Last recorded81,898 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 NTO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 81,898 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f inner rack joint worn close to limit

slight play o/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 29 Jul 2016 72,838 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 72,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 61,471 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 59,818 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 59,797 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 55,288 miles

slight leak from steering rack seals

Pass 25 Jun 2010 45,587 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 45,587 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 35,071 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 26,444 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 19,839 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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AY53 NTO is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY53 NTO, 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 AY53 NTO registered?

AY53 NTO is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is AY53 NTO safe to buy?

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