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HJ52 YBD

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,900 mi
Last recorded79,900 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 YBD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 79,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp inop

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp wiper rubber split

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

coolant level low

Pass 5 Oct 2018 74,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to back box exhaust mount

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Nov 2017 73,929 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight sidewall damage

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside inner steering rack joint slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight perishing to n/s/f and o/s/f brake hoses

Pass 10 Oct 2016 73,228 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 69,255 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 5 Oct 2015 69,255 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 Sep 2014 59,219 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 59,217 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 50,315 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 45,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 54,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres becoming degraded between treads and almost worn smooth at inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight movement between steering rack and its centre and nearside mount bracket

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 36,166 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 34,240 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 31,884 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 30,127 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 27,380 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 24,587 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 24,587 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 18,639 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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HJ52 YBD is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YBD, 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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HJ52 YBD is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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