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FL53 GGV

2003 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

115,843 mi
Last recorded115,843 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 GGV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 115,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 114,545 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 111,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 111,468 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted adrift (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 108,257 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower lower wishbone lock stop damaged but still secure

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel has been touching inner arch

Offside Rear rear fuel seal perished

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 108,257 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower lower wishbone lock stop damaged but still secure

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel has been touching inner arch

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear rear fuel seal perished

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 107,543 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 106,240 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 106,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2019 104,764 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 103,563 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 102,276 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 102,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 101,412 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front coil springs seem dried on mountings

Fail 20 Mar 2015 99,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside and offside front coil spring mountings seem dry

Pass 20 Mar 2015 99,974 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside and offside front coil spring mountings seem dry

Fail 25 Mar 2014 98,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 98,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 95,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 91,292 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 87,715 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 87,715 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 87,177 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 85,697 miles

slight play in n/s off rack

Fail 27 Aug 2009 85,678 miles

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

slight play in n/s off rack

Pass 2 Sep 2008 82,162 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 82,162 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 62,617 miles

front number plate slighty deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2006 45,421 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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FL53 GGV is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FL53 GGV, 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 FL53 GGV registered?

FL53 GGV is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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