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HD53 YFO

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,658 mi
Last recorded44,658 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 44,658 miles

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

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

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

offside rear brake pad anti rattle clip broken causing slight movement in brake pads

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still fully supported

Pass 8 Jan 2016 44,770 miles

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting.

exhaust corroded.

fuel cap seal deteriorated.

slight play in the offside inner steering arm.

tope engine stabilizer in poor condition.

wipers poor

Fail 8 Jan 2016 42,769 miles

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

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting.

exhaust corroded.

fuel cap seal deteriorated.

slight play in the offside inner steering arm.

tope engine stabilizer in poor condition.

wipers poor

Pass 26 Jan 2015 40,861 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 37,474 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 32,968 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 28,639 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 25,092 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 20,748 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2008 17,782 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 16,768 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 8 Sep 2006 13,691 miles

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside front tyre 2mm on inner edge

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
Full Volvo C70 reliability report

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HD53 YFO is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HD53 YFO, 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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HD53 YFO is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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