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GV53 UFW

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

108,426 mi
Last recorded108,426 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 UFW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 108,426 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 107,328 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2025 93,111 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 86,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 82,406 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 82,406 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 77,957 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 76,904 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 75,844 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake lamp faulty (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 73,700 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 73,700 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 68,559 miles

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

advise tracking / front tyres both worn

Pass 5 Oct 2016 62,914 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 62,914 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 58,291 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 58,291 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 54,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise tracking

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2013 51,348 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 48,165 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 48,165 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 44,415 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 40,901 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 40,901 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 35,525 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 30,776 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 26,709 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 21,042 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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GV53 UFW is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GV53 UFW, 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 GV53 UFW registered?

GV53 UFW is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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