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LD53 FXA

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,003 mi
Last recorded125,003 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 FXA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 125,003 miles

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

chip in windscreen

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 1 Aug 2025 122,009 miles

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

chip in windscreen

steering rack worn

Pass 26 Jul 2024 120,149 miles

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

chip in windscreen

steering rack worn

Pass 4 Jul 2023 117,968 miles

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

chip in windscreen

steering rack worn

Pass 27 Jul 2022 116,693 miles

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

chip in windscreen

slight wear steering rack

Pass 17 Jun 2021 115,603 miles

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

chip in windscreen

steering rack worn

Pass 5 Jun 2020 115,097 miles

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

chip in windscreen

steering rack worn

Fail 5 Jun 2020 115,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

chip in windscreen

nearside rear tyre perished and 2mm outer edge

offside front tyre below 1.6mm inner edge

offside rear tyre perished and below 1.6mm inner edge

steering rack worn

Pass 14 Aug 2019 113,941 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre perished and 2mm inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished ,2mm outer edge and uneven tread

offside front tyre perished and below 1.6mm inner edge

offside rear tyre perished and below 1.6mm inner edge

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 31 Jul 2018 110,343 miles

chip in windscreen

front tyres perished

nearside rear tyre perished and 2mm inner edge

offside rear tyre perished and below 1.6mm inner edge

steering rack worn

Pass 8 Aug 2017 109,404 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre below 1.6mm inner edge

rear tyres perished

steering rack worn

Pass 4 Aug 2016 106,027 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' near side (8.3.1d)

o/s front tyre worn thin on inner edge

o/s of steering rack damp

rear brake pads worn thin, discs scored

Pass 29 Jul 2015 102,427 miles

chip windscreen

slight play in rack

Pass 29 Oct 2014 98,426 miles

engine stay bar bush worn

slight play in rack

Pass 2 Nov 2013 95,018 miles

chip windscreen

slight play in rack

Pass 27 Oct 2012 93,182 miles

slight wear in steering rack, o/s worst.

Pass 15 Oct 2011 89,819 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in ball joints at both ends of steering rack

Fail 30 Oct 2010 82,517 miles

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

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

both front tyres devoid of tread inner edge

front brakes worn to limit

slight play in rack

Pass 30 Oct 2010 82,517 miles

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

both front tyres devoid of tread inner edge

front brakes worn to limit

slight play in rack

Pass 17 Oct 2009 76,088 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 68,011 miles

Oil leak

slight play offside rack

Pass 30 Oct 2007 62,091 miles

front spot lights not working

slight wear offside rack

Fail 30 Oct 2007 62,091 miles

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

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

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

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

front brakes near limit

front spot lights not working

rear discs poor can not see pads

slight wear offside rack

Pass 18 Oct 2006 46,166 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn thin on inner edges

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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LD53 FXA is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LD53 FXA, 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 LD53 FXA registered?

LD53 FXA is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is LD53 FXA safe to buy?

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