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GV52 XJZ

2003 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,332 mi
Last recorded92,332 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 XJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 92,332 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 92,330 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 90,420 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 90,418 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 87,881 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 87,724 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Steering rack casing fractured and stability or attachment of casing affected (2.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack casing fractured and stability or attachment of casing affected (2.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2018 83,544 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 80,407 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 80,407 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 78,608 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 78,608 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 74,473 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 69,106 miles

Hand brake grabs

Pass 8 Mar 2013 66,368 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 63,651 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 58,462 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 52,603 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 52,601 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 48,446 miles

both front wiper blades slightly split

Pass 1 Feb 2008 42,609 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 42,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 36,700 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 30,650 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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GV52 XJZ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GV52 XJZ, 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 GV52 XJZ registered?

GV52 XJZ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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