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FP53 SWK

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

161,397 mi
Last recorded161,397 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 SWK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 161,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 161,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 161,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 160,565 miles

Nearside Front light slight damage

Nearside Front rack end slight play

Nearside Rear light slight damage

n/s o/s front wheel arches signs of fouling nothing visable at time of test

undertrays engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2018 158,226 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked.

Rear both tyres scrubbing and cracking.

both front inner wings show signs of rubbing when under heavy load, but no visible faults found at time of test. recommend further investigation.

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 9 Nov 2018 158,209 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear lamps lens damaged but function not impaired.

Nearside Rear tyre looks to be scrubbing and is also cracking slightly.

Offside Rear tyre looks to be scrubbing and is also cracking slightly.

both front inner wings show signs of tyres fouling on plastic wing covers possibly when vehicle is under load, but no visible signs of fouling at a stationary position.

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 9 Nov 2017 156,662 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 31 Oct 2017 156,662 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 154,013 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 149,715 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 149,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 146,966 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 141,910 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both wipers in poor condition

Pass 1 May 2012 122,437 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 May 2012 122,437 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake fluid level low

front discs heavily corroded and in poor condition

front pads low

Pass 3 May 2011 109,331 miles

both front headlamps have stone chips

both front rack end ball joints have minor play

front brakes boarderline pass on balance & disc worn

front bumper cracked

front tyres worn low on inside

Fail 3 May 2011 109,331 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front headlamps have stone chips

both front rack end ball joints have minor play

front brakes boarderline pass on balance & disc worn

front bumper cracked

front tyres worn low on inside

Pass 4 Dec 2009 85,980 miles

both headlights have small chips but not affecting beam pattern

both rack end ball joints have slight play

Pass 12 Dec 2008 66,963 miles

o/s/rear tyre 2/3000 miles

slight play in n/s/front rack end

Fail 8 Dec 2008 66,963 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/rear tyre 2/3000 miles

slight play in n/s/front rack end

Pass 12 Sep 2007 46,403 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 46,403 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 41,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pads starting to wear low

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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FP53 SWK is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 FP53 SWK, 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 FP53 SWK registered?

FP53 SWK is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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