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FL53 YJZ

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,899 mi
Last recorded117,899 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 117,899 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted offside front and rear, inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear suspension bushes deteriorated slightly

Fail 10 Aug 2022 117,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted offside front and rear, inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear suspension bushes deteriorated slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2021 107,871 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 107,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 98,518 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 90,209 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 81,247 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 69,100 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 57,799 miles

rear exhaust silencer bracket broken but still supported

Pass 30 Sep 2014 49,793 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wear on inner shoulders both front tyres

Pass 4 Oct 2013 39,665 miles

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

cut in n/s front tyre but no exposed cords

Pass 28 Sep 2012 29,598 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 19,129 miles

Rear registration plate is slightly insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2010 15,649 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 13,285 miles

front tyres worn low

Pass 8 Oct 2008 12,141 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 10,781 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 8,621 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 YJZ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FL53 YJZ, 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 YJZ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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