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KJ53 MKA

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,628 mi
Last recorded115,628 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 MKA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 115,628 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 104,714 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 93,017 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2019 85,775 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 85,710 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 83,109 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 83,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rea most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 80,151 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 80,151 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2016 76,284 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 71,777 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 71,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2014 68,328 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 61,836 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 57,734 miles

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

noise on o/s/f suspension on full lock

Fail 25 Jun 2012 57,734 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

noise on o/s/f suspension on full lock

Pass 16 Jun 2011 53,136 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play nearside steering rack tierod

Pass 14 Jun 2010 51,033 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 49,050 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 46,375 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 42,207 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 36,348 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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KJ53 MKA is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KJ53 MKA, 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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KJ53 MKA is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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