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FL53 GHH

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,037 mi
Last recorded104,037 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 GHH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 104,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 103,977 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 100,405 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2022 98,152 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2020 95,625 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 93,323 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 89,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 86,341 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 86,341 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 82,597 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 79,720 miles

all 4 indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

slight play in both steering rack arm joints

Pass 8 Sep 2014 75,242 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wiper blades split at ends but clear screen effectively

Pass 9 Sep 2013 71,744 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 67,540 miles

Both front steering inner joints slightly play in joints

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 60,810 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 52,361 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 42,115 miles

rear tyres worn on inside edge, <both>

Pass 6 Oct 2008 32,396 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 22,070 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 10,630 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 GHH is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FL53 GHH, 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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FL53 GHH is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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