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KS53 VJU

2003 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,976 mi
Last recorded84,976 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 VJU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 84,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure lense loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 May 2022 84,968 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure lense loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

brake warning light on dash

Pass 10 Apr 2021 83,674 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm+ wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2020 80,535 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 75,070 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 73,540 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 73,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 72,185 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 72,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 64,965 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2015 574,856 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 574,856 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 50,212 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 43,737 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 37,656 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 32,216 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 30,196 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 30,196 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 25,407 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 17,293 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 13,248 miles

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

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

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 VJU is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VJU, 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 VJU registered?

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

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