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KG53 WXL

2003 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,101 mi
Last recorded119,101 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 WXL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 119,101 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 119,101 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 118,915 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear exhaust tail pipe hangers broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 7 Apr 2017 113,899 miles

Front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges.

Fail 7 Apr 2017 113,899 miles

Front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges.

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 109,068 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequetly supported

Fail 29 Apr 2016 109,068 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequetly supported

Pass 1 May 2015 103,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust section mounting bracket broken but system still supported.

Fail 1 May 2015 103,583 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust section mounting bracket broken but system still supported.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 96,442 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 96,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 90,352 miles

O/S/R tyre worn on the inner edge.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 90,352 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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)

O/S/R tyre worn on the inner edge.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 84,650 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

advise osr tyre wearing inner edge

rear exhoust mount rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2011 78,078 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 78,078 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2010 75,316 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 75,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 68,328 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 63,351 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 58,228 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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KG53 WXL is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KG53 WXL, 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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KG53 WXL is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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