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HV53 DKO

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,883 mi
Last recorded78,883 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 DKO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 May 2024 78,883 miles

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

Brake fluid contaminated black in colour (1.8 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2019 78,844 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 78,020 miles

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

both front tyres cut on outer walls and wearing on edges

rear coil springs corroded

steering lock loose

under body corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2018 78,020 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

both front tyres cut on outer walls and wearing on edges

rear coil springs corroded

steering lock loose

under body corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2017 76,587 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 75,301 miles

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EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion UNDERSIDE (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated FRONT TO REAR X2 (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 75,301 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

CHECK TYRE PRESSURES

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion UNDERSIDE (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated FRONT TO REAR X2 (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 72,410 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 72,410 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 67,870 miles

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

slight smearing wipers

Fail 10 Sep 2014 67,870 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

slight smearing wipers

Pass 10 Sep 2013 62,652 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 60,260 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 55,696 miles

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

rear tyres slightly distorted

Pass 6 Sep 2010 49,871 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 49,871 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 43,756 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 37,528 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,639 miles

advise both front tyres worn inner

Pass 13 Sep 2006 24,069 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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HV53 DKO is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HV53 DKO, 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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HV53 DKO is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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