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KP53 BYY

2003 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

95,204 mi
Last recorded95,204 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 BYY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 95,204 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 95,201 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 92,275 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 May 2018 92,275 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2016 87,993 miles

Front coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Minimum handbrake efficiency only just met

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 87,993 miles

Front coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Minimum handbrake efficiency only just met

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 854,256 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer mounting deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2015 85,424 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer mounting deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2014 81,737 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear tyres worn unevenly worn inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2013 78,490 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 78,490 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 78,076 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 65,551 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 3.0MM

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/F OF STEERING RACK SHOWING SOME WEAR/END FLOAT IN ITS STEERING ARM.

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

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

REAR TYRES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEARING OUT OF THERE NATURAL SHAPE ON THERE INNER TREAD AREAS.

Pass 25 May 2011 65,551 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 3.0MM

N/S/F OF STEERING RACK SHOWING SOME WEAR/END FLOAT IN ITS STEERING ARM.

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

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

REAR TYRES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEARING OUT OF THERE NATURAL SHAPE ON THERE INNER TREAD AREAS.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 62,864 miles

front wipers in poor condition

slight imbalance to front brakes

Pass 25 Sep 2009 58,397 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 58,397 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 53,879 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 53,879 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 48,169 miles

steering pull to left

Fail 25 Sep 2007 48,169 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

steering pull to left

Pass 26 Sep 2006 34,329 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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KP53 BYY is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KP53 BYY, 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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KP53 BYY is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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