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LR53 AZD

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

137,884 mi
Last recorded137,884 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 AZD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 137,884 miles

Handbrake travel on its limits

Nearside Steering rack worn

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 134,453 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside steering rack fixing worn

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective not cleaning great (3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake travel on its limits

Fail 18 Jan 2024 134,453 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside steering rack fixing worn

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective not cleaning great (3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake travel on its limits

Pass 29 Dec 2022 121,946 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 116,993 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 116,811 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 109,457 miles

body damage

both headlamps have mask converters fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2021 109,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

body damage

both headlamps have mask converters fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2020 103,438 miles

1 of 2 nearside rear position lamps inoperative

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

drivers door damaged

headlamp mask converters fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2020 103,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1 of 2 nearside rear position lamps inoperative

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

drivers door damaged

headlamp mask converters fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2019 94,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

signs of fluid around n/s/f steering rack

Pass 5 Jan 2018 88,949 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 82,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 82,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 77,122 miles

Rear exhaust corroded and slight blow

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Dec 2014 71,570 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rusty edges to rear brake discs

Pass 6 Nov 2013 63,404 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 56,690 miles

exhaust rusty

rear brake pads getting close to wear bar

Pass 15 Oct 2011 53,450 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 47,401 miles

exhaust brackets rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2009 42,330 miles

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

tyres worn--- o/s/f nearly bald on edge,o/s/r low on edge,n/s/r wearing on edge,n/s/f 3 mm

Fail 8 Oct 2009 42,330 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

tyres worn--- o/s/f nearly bald on edge,o/s/r low on edge,n/s/r wearing on edge,n/s/f 3 mm

Pass 6 Oct 2008 36,226 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 29,403 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 24,228 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)

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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LR53 AZD is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LR53 AZD, 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 LR53 AZD registered?

LR53 AZD is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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