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HJ52 DGZ

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,196 mi
Last recorded125,196 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 DGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 125,196 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 115,277 miles

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 11 Mar 2016 115,277 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2015 104,379 miles

front tyres low inside shoulders

Fail 12 Mar 2015 104,379 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front tyres low inside shoulders

Pass 14 Mar 2014 89,887 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 70,277 miles

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

very small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 8 Mar 2013 70,243 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

very small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Mar 2012 51,138 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 41,986 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 40,606 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 38,144 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 35,856 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 33,400 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 32,459 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 32,459 miles

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

offside rear tyre 2mm on edge of tread

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

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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HJ52 DGZ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ52 DGZ, 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 HJ52 DGZ registered?

HJ52 DGZ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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