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GJ53 WDN

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,290 mi
Last recorded74,290 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 WDN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 74,290 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 74,290 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear auxiliary light inoperative

steering lock stops rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2012 70,588 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake discs in poor condition

brake pedal slightly spongy

fuel cap sealing washer becoming perished

slight movment in o/s tie rod/ steering rack

various suspention dust covers becoming perished

windscreen wipers becoming worn

Fail 3 Feb 2012 70,568 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake discs in poor condition

fuel cap sealing washer becoming perished

slight movment in o/s tie rod/ steering rack

various suspention dust covers becoming perished

windscreen wipers becoming worn

Pass 17 Feb 2011 64,926 miles

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

front brake discs becoming worn

offside rear brake discs slightly scored

rear subframe bushes starting to become worn

Fail 17 Feb 2011 64,923 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake discs becoming worn

offside rear brake discs slightly scored

rear subframe bushes starting to become worn

Pass 3 Mar 2010 60,214 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 55,458 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 55,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 46,635 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 46,319 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 35,627 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 WDN is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WDN, 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 WDN is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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