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KO53 ESV

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,618 mi
Last recorded113,618 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 ESV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 113,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

unable to see brake pads

Pass 22 Sep 2017 106,580 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 99,734 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 99,734 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre perished in tread

Rear Tyres perishing in tread

Pass 11 Sep 2015 944,459 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 94,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 90,381 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 84,820 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 79,137 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 71,010 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 71,010 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 62,863 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 53,352 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 45,166 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 38,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 31,506 miles

front and rear number plates have had a O stuck in correct place and other blanked out

Fail 25 Sep 2006 31,506 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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KO53 ESV is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KO53 ESV, 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 KO53 ESV registered?

KO53 ESV is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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The MOT history for KO53 ESV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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