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CE53 HEV

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,196 mi
Last recorded114,196 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 HEV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 114,196 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 114,196 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 108,458 miles

Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear brakes low reading

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

Rear pads worn

Fail 30 Dec 2017 108,458 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear brakes low reading

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

Rear pads worn

Fail 20 Dec 2017 108,038 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 101,545 miles

Both steering rack inner tie rod joints have slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2015 94,438 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 94,438 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 88,667 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wall damaged

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

rear exhaust bracket poor condition

slight play o/s steering rack arm

Pass 28 Sep 2013 79,758 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 69,642 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre distorted in tread

steering lock not working

Fail 6 Sep 2011 59,999 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 59,999 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 53,177 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 39,613 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 37,747 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 35,086 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 30,982 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)

Stearing rack both sides has small amount of free play

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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CE53 HEV is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CE53 HEV, 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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CE53 HEV is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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