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HY53 YGM

2003 Volvo C70

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,249 mi
Last recorded109,249 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 YGM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 109,249 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Sep 2020 108,339 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2019 107,961 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 107,083 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 105,109 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Sep 2017 105,107 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 102,442 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 May 2015 100,148 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2014 97,749 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

top engine stabiliser deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2013 80,589 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 May 2013 80,589 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2012 76,420 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres rub on full lock

Fail 10 May 2012 76,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid low

front tyres rub on full lock

Fail 27 Apr 2011 56,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs scored

front suspension arm inner bushes debonding slightly

front wheels have been lightly rubbing inner arches on lock

nsf tyre 3mm tread

recommend further brake inspection 3000 miles

surface corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 27 Apr 2011 56,347 miles

front brake discs scored

front suspension arm inner bushes debonding slightly

front wheels have been lightly rubbing inner arches on lock

nsf tyre 3mm tread

recommend further brake inspection 3000 miles

surface corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,013 miles

exhaust corroding

front brake discs corroding

Fail 8 Apr 2010 43,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2009 37,723 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 37,708 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2008 35,663 miles

rear tyres low depths.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 29,098 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 18,305 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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HY53 YGM is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HY53 YGM, 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 HY53 YGM registered?

HY53 YGM is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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