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HX52 XKO

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,092 mi
Last recorded99,092 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 XKO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 99,092 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 99,092 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 95,662 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 93,057 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 93,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 91,073 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 89,089 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 86,213 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 74,216 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 74,216 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 68,399 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 68,396 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 61,840 miles

slight wear in offside steering rack arm inner joint

Pass 15 Dec 2010 55,203 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

slight wear in offside steering rack arm inner joint

Pass 15 Dec 2009 46,779 miles

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

corrosion on both rear brake discs

slight wear in offside steering rack inner joint

wear in both front brake discs

Pass 12 Dec 2008 42,302 miles

advanced wear and pitting to both rear brake discs

Fail 12 Dec 2008 42,302 miles

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

advanced wear and pitting to both rear brake discs

Pass 5 Dec 2007 34,264 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Dec 2006 25,697 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 25,697 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 17,701 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 17,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear 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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HX52 XKO is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 HX52 XKO, 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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HX52 XKO is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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