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KE53 BVY

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,407 mi
Last recorded109,407 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 BVY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 109,407 miles

n/s steering arm has slight play

o/s steering arm has slight play

Pass 7 Nov 2011 97,589 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 84,430 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Nov 2009 70,507 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 58,746 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)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust support very corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2008 58,746 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust support very corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2007 44,915 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 28,600 miles

offside front steering arm has slight play in its relative fixings

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
Full Volvo C70 reliability report

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KE53 BVY is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 KE53 BVY, 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 KE53 BVY registered?

KE53 BVY is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is KE53 BVY safe to buy?

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