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GY53 HPF

2003 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,734 mi
Last recorded95,734 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 HPF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 95,734 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing feels coarse during operation (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 93,949 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 93,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 88,265 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 4 Dec 2012 75,110 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 25 Oct 2011 67,072 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake fluid low

inner side of n/s/r alloy slightly distorted

knocking noise n/s/f on lock to lock

signs of both front tyres fouling inner wheel arch covers

slight over travel at hand brake lever

Fail 24 Oct 2011 67,072 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake fluid low

inner side of n/s/r alloy slightly distorted

knocking noise n/s/f on lock to lock

signs of both front tyres fouling inner wheel arch covers

slight over travel at hand brake lever

Pass 8 Oct 2010 50,405 miles

Check engine light on

N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 46,758 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 43,858 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 28,502 miles

both front steering arms have very slight play in there relative fixings

both front tyres have damage to outer sidewalls not deep enough to see cords

Pass 4 Sep 2006 24,299 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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GY53 HPF is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GY53 HPF, 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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GY53 HPF is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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