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GL52 LAA

2003 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

195,639 mi
Last recorded195,639 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 LAA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 195,639 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

all discs corroding /vehicle been stood

centre to rear box clamp badly corroded

os steering rack tie bar worn to max

Pass 23 Nov 2012 194,134 miles

play in off side steering rack joint

wear in rear axle bushes

Pass 20 Jun 2011 175,050 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 175,049 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 155,173 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 137,845 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 120,638 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 103,526 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 79,624 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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GL52 LAA is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GL52 LAA, 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 GL52 LAA registered?

GL52 LAA is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is GL52 LAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 LAA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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