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KM53 OTN

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,369 mi
Last recorded147,369 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 OTN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 May 2019 147,369 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced bulb defective (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering rack insecure welds to mounts have broken (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 142,023 miles

Front tyres close to legal limit

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Slight damage to windscreen

Fail 3 May 2018 142,023 miles

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

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

Front tyres close to legal limit

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Slight damage to windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2017 136,963 miles

0.5L of oil added to engine to bring up to minimum

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wiper poor

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Both tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

Slight damage to windscreen

Fail 5 Apr 2017 136,963 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

0.5L of oil added to engine to bring up to minimum

Nearside Front Wiper poor

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Both tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2016 130,299 miles

Battery loose

Rear tyres wearing slightly unevenly

Slight oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 120,803 miles

battery loose

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2014 114,230 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 114,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake pads very thin

Pass 20 Apr 2013 101,480 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly (stepped) on inside edge

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly (stepped) on inside edge - nail in tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2013 101,480 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly (stepped) on inside edge

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly (stepped) on inside edge - nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2012 93,047 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 89,117 miles

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Vehicle underbody damp with power steering fluid

Fail 18 Jun 2010 88,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 68,143 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 68,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2008 47,757 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 24,413 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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KM53 OTN is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KM53 OTN, 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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KM53 OTN is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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