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EA53 MKP

2003 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,755 mi
Last recorded66,755 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 MKP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 66,755 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 66,755 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 64,373 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack tie rod has excessive play ()

Fail 25 Nov 2019 63,863 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Door mirror (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 50,943 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 44,036 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 44,034 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 41,454 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 38,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2014 36,025 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 36,025 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 33,769 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 29,523 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 24,168 miles

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

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

o/s/r inner side light not opperating

Pass 10 Nov 2010 21,342 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 19,669 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 17,150 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 14,971 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 11,264 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 11,264 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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 MKP is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA53 MKP, 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 EA53 MKP registered?

EA53 MKP is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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