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LS53 HXX

2003 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

97,011 mi
Last recorded97,011 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 HXX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 97,011 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2021 92,557 miles

o/s and n/s bottom ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 15 May 2020 89,362 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 88,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s front outer tyre wall slight damage

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads and side walls slightly cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2018 86,078 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 82,462 miles

o/s and n/s front lower suspension wishbones inner rubber bushes slightly deterioated

slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 15 Apr 2016 79,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack joints

Fail 12 May 2015 77,024 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

osr tyre has a cut on inner sidewall but not reaching cords.

several small stonechips in drivers view of windscreen.

slight condensation inside nsf indicator lamp due to crack in lens.

Pass 12 May 2015 77,024 miles

osr tyre has a cut on inner sidewall but not reaching cords.

several small stonechips in drivers view of windscreen.

slight condensation inside nsf indicator lamp due to crack in lens.

Fail 6 May 2015 77,014 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre - split/crack in inner side wall

Pass 12 Mar 2014 76,516 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osr tyre has a cut to inner side wall but not reaching cords.

Fail 6 Apr 2013 74,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 74,258 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 73,010 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 68,420 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 68,420 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 65,962 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Sep 2010 65,962 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Nov 2009 58,534 miles

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 51,902 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 51,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 41,937 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 41,937 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 28,915 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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LS53 HXX is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HXX, 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 LS53 HXX registered?

LS53 HXX is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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