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HD53 YEJ

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

62,826 mi
Last recorded62,826 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 YEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 62,826 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 62,823 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 62,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 62,812 miles

Central Front Steering rack not properly attached (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2024 58,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 55,280 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 55,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2022 51,791 miles

Both rear tyres split and perished

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 50,426 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished

steering rack brackets weak

Pass 23 Sep 2019 46,303 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Sep 2018 42,196 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Sep 2017 38,820 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 37,165 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut on side wall

rear tyres perished

tyre valves perished

Pass 22 Oct 2015 35,628 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear tyres lightly perished

Fail 7 Nov 2014 34,368 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear tyres lightly perished

Pass 7 Nov 2014 34,368 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres lightly perished

Pass 21 Nov 2013 31,889 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 31,882 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 30,169 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear exhaust mount in poor condition

Fail 6 Nov 2012 30,169 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear exhaust mount in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2011 27,781 miles

Rear exhaust support bracket in poor condition

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 25,601 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 21,336 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 17,877 miles

all tyre,s wearing low.

Pass 17 Oct 2007 12,767 miles

n/s rear wheel centre cap missing

Pass 24 Nov 2006 10,242 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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HD53 YEJ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 HD53 YEJ, 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 HD53 YEJ registered?

HD53 YEJ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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