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MJ53 GZF

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,219 mi
Last recorded74,219 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 GZF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 74,219 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 73,597 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 71,786 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 70,643 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 70,078 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 69,504 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 69,503 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 68,012 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 63,761 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres inner edges feathhering

Pass 27 Feb 2013 56,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Noise from nearside front wheel when rotated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 50,728 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 50,619 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 45,961 miles

Front brake discs worn and deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 41,323 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 36,402 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 32,408 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 27,134 miles

Nearside 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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MJ53 GZF is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MJ53 GZF, 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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MJ53 GZF is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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