MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,447 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Both inner track rods worn
Fuel filter very very rusty
Offside Rear Tyre side wall perished
Rear Brake discs very pitted
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
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))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front tyre worn slightly inner edge
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
NS headlamp at limit of right zone, adjuster not working
OSF caliper slide bolt cover missing
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
NS headlamp at limit of right zone, adjuster not working
OSF caliper slide bolt cover missing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Slight play O/S/F sterring rack inner joint
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s/f headlamp glass chipped
slight play o/s/f steering rack inner joint
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear exhaust mount starting to detiorate
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust mount starting to detiorate
How Reliable is the Volvo C70?
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LS53 DVP is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 LS53 DVP, 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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LS53 DVP is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 November 2003.
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