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FV52 ERJ

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

141,833 mi
Last recorded141,833 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 ERJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 141,833 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2023 141,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 140,684 miles

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 139,297 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 139,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn end link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 134,136 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 129,761 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 123,662 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 119,297 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 117,968 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 115,086 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 115,086 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 112,587 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 108,350 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 104,095 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Jan 2010 102,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 102,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2009 98,747 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 98,739 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2008 93,053 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 93,043 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

no reading on offside parking brake

Pass 22 Dec 2006 87,745 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 87,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Ball joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 67,294 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 65,291 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 65,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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FV52 ERJ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FV52 ERJ, 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 FV52 ERJ registered?

FV52 ERJ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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