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CK53 ORP

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,280 mi
Last recorded104,280 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 ORP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 104,280 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 99,837 miles

Nearside Front Upper mcpherson strut bearing rough in operation

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 99,836 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings welds to bracket seperating (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper mcpherson strut bearing rough in operation

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 96,511 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 96,511 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 93,353 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jul 2016 93,353 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working intermittant (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2015 85,995 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2015 85,995 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 84,300 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2014 84,298 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2013 79,933 miles

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

o/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged not to cords

slight play in o/s/f inner steering arm

Fail 27 Feb 2013 79,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged not to cords

slight play in o/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 8 Feb 2012 78,066 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 78,064 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 73,924 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2011 73,924 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 64,191 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 47,926 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

top stab. bush split

Pass 21 Jan 2009 47,926 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

top stab. bush split

Pass 21 Feb 2008 33,757 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 23,612 miles

slight cut near side front tyre

Fail 8 Jan 2007 23,612 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight cut near side front tyre side wall

Pass 3 Nov 2006 23,489 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and on 3mm.

Small cut to nearside front tyre.

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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CK53 ORP is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 CK53 ORP, 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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CK53 ORP is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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