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EJ53 HNV

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,152 mi
Last recorded77,152 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 HNV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 77,152 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 75,627 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 74,256 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 73,146 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 72,060 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 72,059 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 71,138 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 70,251 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 69,518 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 68,583 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 68,583 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 67,210 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 66,495 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 65,098 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 64,499 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 63,787 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 62,299 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 60,086 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 57,070 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 53,531 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 51,239 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 46,693 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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EJ53 HNV is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 EJ53 HNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ53 HNV registered?

EJ53 HNV is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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The MOT history for EJ53 HNV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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