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GF53 SGU

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,155 mi
Last recorded129,155 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 SGU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 129,155 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 125,441 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 125,368 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 119,541 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 108,852 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 97,090 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2008 85,321 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 85,321 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 66,876 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

stone chip in offside headlamp.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 66,876 miles

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

front and rear number plates deteriorating

stone chip in offside headlamp.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 50,787 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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GF53 SGU is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GF53 SGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF53 SGU registered?

GF53 SGU is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is GF53 SGU safe to buy?

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