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GJ53 OLH

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

186,172 mi
Last recorded186,172 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 OLH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 186,172 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 186,172 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 185,468 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on both inner/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight corrosion on fuel filter under vehicle

Pass 10 Sep 2021 184,309 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

fuel filter rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2020 183,375 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 174,064 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear and perishing on both rear subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play wear in both front bottom ball joints and gaiters deteriorating advise attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear bump stop bottom cups loose

handbrake imbalance o/s rear

Pass 16 Apr 2018 162,190 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both front bottom ball joints (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner treads

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs worn and pitted on faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 150,088 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

n/s rear axle bump stop buffer loose

Pass 25 Apr 2016 137,454 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front bottom ball joints (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitting (3.5.1i)

o/s front steering lock stop buffer deteriorating

Pass 27 Apr 2015 124,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 113,749 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 101,923 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 90,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre irregular wear to inner edge + cracking

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 80,590 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 80,557 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 68,275 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 55,424 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 46,540 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 36,472 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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GJ53 OLH is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GJ53 OLH, 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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GJ53 OLH is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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