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DG53 UXB

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,167 mi
Last recorded111,167 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 UXB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 111,167 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint gaiter deteriorated.

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall slight damaged.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre valve cracking.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp glass cracked.

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 111,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged A B S ring cracked. (1.6 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front bottom ball joint gaiter deteriorated.

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall slight damaged.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre valve cracking.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp glass cracked.

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 108,945 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre valve cracking.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded.

Fail 8 Sep 2017 108,943 miles

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

Offside Front tyre valve cracking.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 105,599 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 105,598 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing badly on outer edge and damage to outer side wall.

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 101,789 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 101,789 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 97,560 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

offside front brake backing plate insecure

Fail 4 Sep 2014 97,558 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

offside front brake backing plate insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2013 92,760 miles

Nearside front wishbone bushes worn.

Nearside rear tyre cracking to outer and inner side walls.

Offside headlamp glass cracked.

Fail 11 Sep 2013 92,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front wishbone bushes worn.

Nearside rear tyre cracking to outer and inner side walls.

Offside headlamp glass cracked.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 88,104 miles

Nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge, and 2.25mm of tread depth.

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

Offside rear (inner) lamp inoperative.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 80,871 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

headlight wiper blades split

Pass 15 Sep 2010 75,431 miles

offside inner side lamp not working

Pass 14 Sep 2009 69,575 miles

Slight buckle to both front wheels

Fail 11 Sep 2009 69,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight buckle to both front wheels

Pass 22 Aug 2008 59,857 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and out of shape

Pass 30 Aug 2007 50,223 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 36,945 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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DG53 UXB is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DG53 UXB, 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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DG53 UXB is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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