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LC52 EOL

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,512 mi
Last recorded93,512 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 EOL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 93,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 93,512 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 May 2025 92,572 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2025 92,565 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 91,604 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 90,322 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 90,295 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2022 88,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 88,969 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 88,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 88,069 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 85,013 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 82,484 miles

MIL on,

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 78,645 miles

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

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

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

battery loose in its tray,but not insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2017 74,729 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 70,306 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

N/S/F WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE IS SPLITTING

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 69,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 67,088 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery fixed with cable ties

service light on

Pass 18 Mar 2014 67,088 miles

battery fixed with cable ties

service light on

Fail 14 Mar 2013 65,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 65,566 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 63,304 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2012 63,304 miles

battery insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2011 60,934 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 60,934 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 49,081 miles

long brake pedal travel....

n/s/f & n/s/r inner wheel trims distorted....

o/s/f tyre tread getting close to limit....

rear brake disc outer faces corroding inner faces not visable, inner pads not visable...

Fail 17 Mar 2010 49,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

long brake pedal travel....

n/s/f & n/s/r inner wheel trims distorted....

o/s/f tyre tread getting close to limit....

rear brake disc outer faces corroding inner faces not visable, inner pads not visable...

Pass 13 Mar 2009 48,297 miles

coolent droplets under engine.....

surfice corrosion on brake discs.....

Pass 19 Mar 2008 46,779 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit.....

o/s/f outer sill damaged....

Pass 13 Mar 2007 43,949 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 40,053 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 37,596 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 37,596 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

hole in n/s/f headlamp glass

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

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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LC52 EOL is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LC52 EOL, 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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LC52 EOL is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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