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GJ53 RKF

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,870 mi
Last recorded100,870 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 100,870 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 100,638 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 94,692 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 94,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 86,165 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 81,065 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 81,065 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 77,423 miles

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

steering rack o/s arm ball joint has play

Fail 28 Sep 2016 77,423 miles

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

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

steering rack o/s arm ball joint has play

Pass 18 Sep 2015 75,520 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 75,520 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 72,118 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 72,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 68,445 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 63,878 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 11 Jul 2011 60,630 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 56,338 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 55,110 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 55,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 48,539 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 41,157 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 35,143 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 RKF is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GJ53 RKF, 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 RKF is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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