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HN53 GKG

2003 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

75,463 mi
Last recorded75,463 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 GKG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 75,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 74,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 73,731 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 72,786 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 72,786 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 72,032 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 71,451 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 71,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 70,088 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 68,576 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

slight leak power steering reservoir[damp]

Pass 19 Oct 2016 66,788 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 64,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight wear/movement o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 21 Oct 2014 60,783 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres slight wearing inner edge

front brakes noisy when applied

Pass 24 Sep 2013 51,283 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 43,509 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2011 36,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 30,400 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 30,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 25,660 miles

slight wear in offside front steering

Fail 5 Oct 2009 25,660 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight wear in offside front steering

Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 18,735 miles

offside front tyre tread is wearing prematurely on its inner tread edge

Pass 28 Sep 2006 10,319 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 10,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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HN53 GKG is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HN53 GKG, 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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HN53 GKG is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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