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HJ53 VFF

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,561 mi
Last recorded56,561 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 VFF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 56,561 miles

SOME PERISHING TO BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES NO CHORDS SHOWING

Pass 12 Oct 2011 51,825 miles

DAMPNESS OF OIL ON PAS RESERVOIR

SLIGHT PERISHING BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES

Pass 25 Aug 2010 45,984 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 40,426 miles

chips in windscreen

front discs lipped

front pads showing wear

front tyres wearing low on tread

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread

oil misting around power steering resevoir

rear discs showing surface corrosion and scoring

rear no plate showing delamination

slight movement in both steering rack rods

slight movement in front drop links

top engine mount split

uneven wear on all tyre shoulders

Pass 26 Aug 2008 33,575 miles

Front brake pads 3- 4000 miles approx

Pass 22 Aug 2007 98,390 miles

Power steering tank is swollen and has slight misting from around the lower clip.

Fail 22 Aug 2007 98,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering tank is swollen and has slight misting from around the lower clip.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 18,338 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 VFF is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VFF, 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 HJ53 VFF registered?

HJ53 VFF is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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