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KS53 YBR

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

94,531 mi
Last recorded94,531 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 94,531 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 88,853 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 88,839 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all not working when dip beam put on (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 88,090 miles

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

Parking brake nearing the end of its adjustment

Pass 9 Mar 2022 84,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 78,051 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 75,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 75,924 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 75,924 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 72,772 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 72,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2018 69,910 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 69,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS warning lamp on all time /ABS fault. (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 66,236 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 66,236 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 63,348 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 63,345 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 57,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 50,967 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Oct 2013 50,941 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Oct 2012 45,497 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 39,779 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 36,447 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 32,581 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 27,610 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 21,235 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 14,870 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 14,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 YBR is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 KS53 YBR, 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 YBR registered?

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

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