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ND53 HLE

2003 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,660 mi
Last recorded86,660 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 HLE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 86,660 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 86,658 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play inner tie bar (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play inner tie bar (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 79,138 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 72,439 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 72,439 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 66,451 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 60,683 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 58,885 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight cut n/s rear tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2011 57,006 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 47,579 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 39,874 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 32,950 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 28,535 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 28,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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ND53 HLE is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ND53 HLE, 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 ND53 HLE registered?

ND53 HLE is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is ND53 HLE safe to buy?

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