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DF53 FVJ

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

65,241 mi
Last recorded65,241 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 FVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 65,241 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 59,743 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 59,550 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 56,352 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 50,808 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 50,808 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 46,237 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 43,170 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 38,335 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 38,335 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 34,644 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Nov 2016 32,517 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 29,566 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 27,801 miles

N/S AND O/S REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY CRACKED IN TREAD AREAS

O/S WIPER SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Pass 23 Nov 2013 25,420 miles

N/S AND O/S - REAR TYRES CRACKED INTREAD AREA

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 25,420 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)

N/S AND O/S - REAR TYRES CRACKED INTREAD AREA

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 24,449 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 23,064 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 21,837 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 19,759 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 17,741 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 15,716 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 15,712 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 13,796 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 13,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DF53 FVJ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DF53 FVJ, 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 DF53 FVJ registered?

DF53 FVJ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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