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LR53 LYV

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,657 mi
Last recorded89,657 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 LYV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 89,657 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

Pass 9 Sep 2020 85,236 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 9 Sep 2020 85,236 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 5 Sep 2019 81,694 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 81,694 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 77,737 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 77,691 miles

Nearside Steering rack not properly attached (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 72,338 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 69,873 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 65,624 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 60,006 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inside and outside edges

Pass 18 Nov 2013 52,191 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 52,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 45,301 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 36,737 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 32,652 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 29,223 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 26,158 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 21,631 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 21,627 miles

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

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 29 Sep 2006 13,102 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
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LR53 LYV is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR53 LYV registered?

LR53 LYV is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is LR53 LYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 LYV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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