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KS52 UYV

2003 Volvo C70

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,777 mi
Last recorded66,777 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 UYV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 66,777 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator outer cover missing.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 65,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 64,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chasis near rear exhaust mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 62,396 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 60,757 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 59,390 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 58,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 57,124 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 56,670 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 56,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 55,967 miles

front indercators slightly white

rear tyres cracking on outer side walls

Pass 3 Feb 2016 54,231 miles

N/S & O/S/R Tyres Perished on Sidewalls But Not Showing Cords

Fail 3 Feb 2016 54,231 miles

N/S & O/S/R Tyres Perished on Sidewalls But Not Showing Cords

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 52,020 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cut in o/s/f tyre tread not to cords

rear tyres perishing

Fail 30 Jan 2015 52,020 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cut in o/s/f tyre tread not to cords

rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Jan 2014 49,088 miles

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

both front tyres perishing

cut in o/s/f tyre tread, cords not showing

Pass 23 Jan 2013 44,291 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 44,291 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 41,898 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 41,898 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 39,554 miles

All 4 tyres worn near the limit on inner/outer edges and rear tyres starting to perish.

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

Front lower arm bushes starting to unbond

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight freeplay in N/S inner steering arm joint.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 37,134 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Jan 2009 33,067 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 33,067 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 28,024 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 22,525 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 15,823 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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KS52 UYV is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KS52 UYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS52 UYV registered?

KS52 UYV is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is KS52 UYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 UYV shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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