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LC53 AKY

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,227 mi
Last recorded87,227 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 AKY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 87,227 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 84,772 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 84,772 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 82,557 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 80,448 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 77,581 miles

front tyres sidewalls deteriorated/damaged slightly

Fail 29 Sep 2014 77,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres sidewalls deteriorated/damaged slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2013 73,838 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 70,396 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2011 66,432 miles

Both rear discs badly corroding.

o/f hub assembly has slight play.

Fail 26 Sep 2011 66,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear discs badly corroding.

o/f hub assembly has slight play.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 61,599 miles

advise: possible slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint?

Pass 30 Sep 2009 57,727 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 56,586 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 56,586 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 41,209 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 29,433 miles

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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LC53 AKY is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LC53 AKY, 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 LC53 AKY registered?

LC53 AKY is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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