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GX53 CYV

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

100,817 mi
Last recorded100,817 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 CYV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2022 100,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 95,848 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 91,018 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 87,203 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 80,129 miles

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish on inner and outer sidewall

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 61,354 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 57,397 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 57,397 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1n)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 56,643 miles

Both rear and O/S/F tyres perished in sidewalls

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight play both inner rack joints

Pass 2 Sep 2014 54,820 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 54,820 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 53,710 miles

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

O/S/F seat not sliding foward on tilt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brakes rubbing noise when wheel turned

Fail 26 Jul 2013 53,710 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/S/F seat not sliding foward on tilt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brakes rubbing noise when wheel turned

Pass 3 Aug 2012 51,088 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 51,086 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 46,665 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 3 Aug 2011 46,665 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 27 Aug 2010 42,325 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 36,786 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 36,786 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 29,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 29,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 23,784 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 18,642 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 18,642 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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GX53 CYV is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GX53 CYV, 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 GX53 CYV registered?

GX53 CYV is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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