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LM52 HNZ

2003 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,241 mi
Last recorded138,241 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 HNZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 138,241 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 138,219 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 137,206 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 136,299 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 131,081 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 129,903 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 129,863 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broke (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 127,437 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 127,424 miles

Centre Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 124,028 miles

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

play in steering rack mounts

Pass 29 Jan 2013 119,370 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 119,370 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 116,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

2 litres oil added to engine unit

Nearside front tyre tread depth 2.2mm Legal minimum 1.6mm

Offside handbrake weak

Offside rear brake pads worn to apx 2mm thick

Pass 28 Jan 2012 112,000 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted with much reduced contact area between brake pad and brake disc

Pass 25 Feb 2011 101,179 miles

Wear and heavy pitting to both rear brake discs

Fail 25 Feb 2011 101,163 miles

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

Wear and heavy pitting to both rear brake discs

Pass 4 Mar 2010 89,876 miles

Some wear and pitting both rear brake discs

Pass 8 Apr 2009 74,235 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside windscreen wiper split at both ends but still clearing screen

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 74,235 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside windscreen wiper split at both ends but still clearing screen

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 53,900 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 35,626 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 35,617 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 27,854 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
Full Volvo C70 reliability report

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LM52 HNZ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LM52 HNZ, 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 LM52 HNZ registered?

LM52 HNZ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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