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GK53 HLU

2003 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,168 mi
Last recorded147,168 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 HLU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 147,168 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 146,442 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 143,757 miles

Offside Front brake disc plate corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 125,147 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 123,311 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 120,605 miles

off side rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 11 Oct 2013 120,605 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 6 Oct 2012 100,530 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 82,034 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 54,507 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 54,507 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 53,821 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 51,611 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 39,214 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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GK53 HLU is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GK53 HLU, 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 GK53 HLU registered?

GK53 HLU is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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