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HY53 YJJ

2003 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,974 mi
Last recorded66,974 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 YJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 66,974 miles

minor chips in windscreen

n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread

rear number plate showing delamination

slight lift in front drop links

slight movement in o/s/f steering rack rod

Fail 27 Aug 2010 66,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

minor chips in windscreen

n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread

rear number plate showing delamination

slight lift in front drop links

slight movement in o/s/f steering rack rod

Pass 4 Sep 2009 65,325 miles

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

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

slight uneven tyre wear on both rear tyres

Fail 27 Aug 2009 65,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight uneven tyre wear on both rear tyres

Pass 28 Aug 2008 55,573 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 46,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play in both steering rack ends. Slight surface corrosion on both faces of O/S/R brake disc. O/S/R tyre is on 3mm. Both rear tyres are wearing faster/feathering on their outer edges.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 46,820 miles

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

Slight play in both steering rack ends. Slight surface corrosion on both faces of O/S/R brake disc. O/S/R tyre is on 3mm. Both rear tyres are wearing faster/feathering on their outer edges.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 36,482 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 YJJ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YJJ, 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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HY53 YJJ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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