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BD53 LKE

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,360 mi
Last recorded102,360 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 LKE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 102,360 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 101,544 miles

n/s windscreen wiper deteriorating

n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack ends have very slight play

oil leak on rear of engine

rear exhaust hanger welds broken but still well supported

Fail 9 Jun 2017 101,509 miles

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

n/s windscreen wiper deteriorating

n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack ends have very slight play

oil leak on rear of engine

rear exhaust hanger welds broken but still well supported

Pass 9 Jul 2016 96,998 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 96,586 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 95,462 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 91,492 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 83,678 miles

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

vehicle fitted with discharge headlamps and no headlight self leveling - at current time this is advise only as per VOSA instructions.

Fail 9 Nov 2012 83,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

vehicle fitted with discharge headlamps and no headlight self leveling - at current time this is advise only as per VOSA instructions.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 75,313 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 75,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 63,789 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 54,297 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 52,331 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 51,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 50,110 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 LKE is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BD53 LKE, 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 BD53 LKE registered?

BD53 LKE is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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