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KP53 GDU

2003 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,971 mi
Last recorded85,971 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 GDU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 85,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 30 Oct 2019 78,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap perished

Fail 1 Oct 2019 78,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 78,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 67,650 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 55,141 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edge very close to cords

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear part of exhaust hanger broken but supported

wipers split advise replace

Pass 28 Jan 2015 45,858 miles

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

rear exhaust hanger broken but still supported

Pass 27 Jan 2014 38,160 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 33,022 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 33,022 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 29,421 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2010 22,620 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 19,614 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 9,550 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 GDU is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KP53 GDU, 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 GDU is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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