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KE53 CBY

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

159,667 mi
Last recorded159,667 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 159,667 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 159,662 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 154,037 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 146,000 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)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 136,284 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 136,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 127,325 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 121,416 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 112,291 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 101,211 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 89,632 miles

All tyres starting to get low on tread

Fail 4 Nov 2009 89,313 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

All tyres starting to get low on tread

O/S headlamp lens cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2008 73,719 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 57,519 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 41,664 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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KE53 CBY is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 CBY, 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 CBY registered?

KE53 CBY is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is KE53 CBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE53 CBY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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