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FP53 VNH

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,548 mi
Last recorded98,548 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 98,548 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 98,337 miles

Emissions not tested coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 91,621 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 91,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 85,577 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 85,576 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 82,085 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 80,485 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 80,485 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 75,753 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 69,971 miles

n/s/f inner track rod has slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2012 68,928 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 68,928 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 61,637 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 53,788 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres have outer wall damage close to limit

Fail 29 Jul 2009 53,788 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres have outer wall damage close to limit

Pass 1 Apr 2008 42,820 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 36,572 miles

nail in n/s/rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2007 32,824 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 28,580 miles

(1) All four disc's slightly rusted †(2) Both rear tyres on limit on edges

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 VNH 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 70%.

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 VNH, 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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FP53 VNH is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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