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HJ53 RZP

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,025 mi
Last recorded112,025 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 RZP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 112,025 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 112,025 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 108,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 103,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 103,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 95,184 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 95,184 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 87,033 miles

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

both front bottom ball joints splitting

cut in sidewall of offside front tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2017 87,033 miles

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure steering wheel loose (2.1.6)

both front bottom ball joints splitting

cut in sidewall of offside front tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2016 76,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 62,527 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 56,716 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 54,588 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 54,587 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 48,704 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 45,369 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 42,255 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 35,627 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,504 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 19,254 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 18,740 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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HJ53 RZP is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HJ53 RZP, 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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HJ53 RZP is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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