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GU53 OJC

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,073 mi
Last recorded83,073 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 OJC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 83,073 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 83,061 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault O/s front ABS ring split. (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Centre jacking point deformed.

Offside Front Engine coolent leak.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 75,013 miles

headlamp has damage

slight play in rack bush

Fail 15 Aug 2013 70,930 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 70,930 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 67,353 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 67,353 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 63,013 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 58,264 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 58,262 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 53,920 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 53,920 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 49,184 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 49,136 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 37,465 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 37,465 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 24,368 miles

brake disks rusty front and back

Fail 18 Apr 2006 24,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake disks rusty front and back

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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GU53 OJC is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GU53 OJC, 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 GU53 OJC registered?

GU53 OJC is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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