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KW53 CUV

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,920 mi
Last recorded98,920 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 CUV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 98,920 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 95,154 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 93,083 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 90,034 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 78,520 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 77,905 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 67,190 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 59,378 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 57,618 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 54,898 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 54,898 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 44,365 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)

front brake discs wearing.

front brake pads getting low.

rear brake discs corroding.

Fail 25 Apr 2012 44,310 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs wearing.

front brake pads getting low.

rear brake discs corroding.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 34,436 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 31,430 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 28,016 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 24,413 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 18,459 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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KW53 CUV is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KW53 CUV, 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 KW53 CUV registered?

KW53 CUV is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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