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EA53 BVN

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

107,747 mi
Last recorded107,747 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 BVN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 107,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 100,957 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Slight damage to inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 95,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 95,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 90,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Mar 2020 90,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 78,560 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 72,933 miles

Fuel cap seal in poor condition

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside washer poor delivery

Pass 25 Feb 2017 72,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45YR17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rearmost exhaust mounting detached(corrosion)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 71,629 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL CRACKING

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

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

Rear EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED AWAY

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 70,346 miles

Fuel cap seal in poor condition

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

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

Rear exhaust mount detached(corrosion)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 70,346 miles

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

Fuel cap seal in poor condition

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

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

Rear exhaust mount detached(corrosion)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,185 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 69,185 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 67,582 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 64,071 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r/ tyre worn on edges + perished + and cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2011 61,867 miles

Front discs worn

rear discs worn

Fail 11 Apr 2011 61,684 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Front discs worn

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

rear discs worn

Pass 11 Mar 2010 55,732 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 55,731 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 49,689 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 49,689 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 41,710 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 41,709 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 32,896 miles

all rear brake pads down to limit

Fail 3 Jan 2007 32,896 miles

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

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

all rear brake pads on limit

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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EA53 BVN is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EA53 BVN, 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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EA53 BVN is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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