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GP53 FDN

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,970 mi
Last recorded80,970 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 FDN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 80,970 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on outside edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 73,447 miles

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

front discs lipped

rear discs pitted and lipped, pads 95% worn

slight weep from power steering pump

Pass 27 Jan 2016 67,097 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 22 Jan 2015 61,913 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 56,830 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 50,807 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 50,807 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 47,646 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 47,645 miles

Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 14 Jan 2011 39,883 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 39,883 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 35,596 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 31,541 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 31,541 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 28,112 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 25,465 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)

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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GP53 FDN is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GP53 FDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP53 FDN registered?

GP53 FDN is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is GP53 FDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP53 FDN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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