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KG53 WXO

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,814 mi
Last recorded111,814 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 WXO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 111,814 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 107,940 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 104,050 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 102,962 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

surface rust and corrosion on some underneath components

Pass 6 Oct 2016 101,795 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 101,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Front both sides tyres slightly perished

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 99,818 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 87,926 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 77,193 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 65,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 57,195 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 57,195 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 39,415 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 32,817 miles

Exhaust tailpipe mountings corroded and partially broken away.

Handbrake lever has minimal reserve tavel.

Slight play at NSF and OSF inner steering rack joints.

Pass 15 Nov 2007 27,494 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 27,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 21,746 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 21,746 miles

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

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 WXO is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KG53 WXO, 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 WXO is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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