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BD53 KDJ

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,804 mi
Last recorded91,804 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 KDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2026 91,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2023 91,603 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jan 2023 91,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vibration through steering wheel when vehicle is driven

Pass 16 Apr 2020 91,253 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Fuel filter corroded

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Petrol tank corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2020 91,252 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Fuel filter corroded

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Petrol tank corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2010 77,666 miles

n/s and o/s front wishbone pan bushes poor condition

o/s front inner rack joint slight play

o/s front track rod end slight play

Fail 11 Mar 2010 77,666 miles

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

o/s front inner rack joint slight play

o/s front track rod end slight play

n/s and o/s front wishbone pan bushes poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2009 63,396 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 48,435 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 350,859 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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BD53 KDJ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BD53 KDJ, 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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BD53 KDJ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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