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EF52 JPO

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,522 mi
Last recorded77,522 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 JPO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 77,522 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 73,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked in tread and sidewalls - on limit now (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 69,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing the outer edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 66,018 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 62,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicator bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 59,365 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Tailpipe Hanger Broken Away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Inner edge - On Limit Now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Inner Edge - On Limit Now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 55,264 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 13 Nov 2018 50,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside inner is on limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside front - worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust hanger is not attached

Pass 22 Nov 2017 45,627 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 38,263 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 32,623 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 30,783 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 29,142 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 27,684 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 26,087 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 26,087 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 25,089 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 24,177 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 19,081 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 14,602 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 11,717 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 11,717 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EF52 JPO is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EF52 JPO, 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 EF52 JPO registered?

EF52 JPO is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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