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LS52 XWE

2003 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,000 mi
Last recorded91,000 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 XWE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 91,000 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 88,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 88,674 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 81,827 miles

nearside front tyre perishing on inner shoulder

Pass 23 Oct 2012 71,114 miles

n/s steering rack mount in poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2011 56,907 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2011 56,907 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2010 48,480 miles

slight wear in nearside steering arm

Fail 8 Jul 2010 48,480 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges and getting low

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight wear in nearside steering arm

Pass 8 Aug 2009 45,360 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 39,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 28,966 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 28,852 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 21,501 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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LS52 XWE is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LS52 XWE, 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 LS52 XWE registered?

LS52 XWE is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is LS52 XWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS52 XWE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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