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CP53 AUT

2003 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,285 mi
Last recorded129,285 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 AUT
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 129,285 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lower shock bolt broken but still supporting and not likely to become detached

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

engine covers fitted

nearside and offside rear tires heavily out of shape on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2017 113,082 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear shock bolt broken but still supporting

engine covers fitted

oil leak (gearbox)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 111,272 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)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear bottom shock bolt broken but still secure

Offside Front headlamp lens cracked output not reduced

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 92,654 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both age cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Front tyres becoming poor edges

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

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber nut broken off but shock is secure

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced cracked (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension 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)

Offside Rear tyre becoming poor on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2015 84,286 miles

o/s/f headlight glass cracked

some front brake imbalance

Fail 23 Apr 2015 84,284 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f headlight glass cracked

some front brake imbalance

Fail 13 Apr 2015 83,926 miles

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

exhaust corroded

o/s headlight cracked

Pass 7 May 2014 73,378 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 May 2014 73,376 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 73,169 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 63,041 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 63,035 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 55,205 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 46,271 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 46,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 37,709 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)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 30,838 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 29,743 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 21,851 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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CP53 AUT is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CP53 AUT, 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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CP53 AUT is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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