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KS53 VJN

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,157 mi
Last recorded113,157 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 VJN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 113,157 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 113,127 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 113,106 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 113,095 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 113,095 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 109,368 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner steering arm has minor play

Fail 25 Mar 2023 109,368 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Osr & Nsr (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner steering arm has minor play

Pass 2 Mar 2022 100,934 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 100,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 93,082 miles

Rear rust on chassis

Pass 20 Feb 2020 85,093 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 80,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 74,649 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 68,392 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 59,743 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 53,148 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 45,846 miles

n/s front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 14 Dec 2012 37,836 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 37,836 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 29,347 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 25,392 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 22,450 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 19,741 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 18,198 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 12,684 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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KS53 VJN is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KS53 VJN, 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 KS53 VJN registered?

KS53 VJN is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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