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NL53 VKN

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

137,429 mi
Last recorded137,429 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 VKN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 137,429 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2023 137,426 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2022 133,582 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 126,963 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre is 10 years old

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

all rear brake pipes and hoses covered in grease/waxoil

Pass 17 Jun 2020 122,190 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 122,180 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 118,358 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 115,260 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight bind on nearside rear brake and slight unbalance

Pass 11 May 2017 111,428 miles

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 27 Apr 2016 104,772 miles

condition of rear exhaust mount

heavy cracking to both front tyre walls

Pass 21 May 2015 101,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2015 101,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 94,484 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 94,483 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 86,991 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 86,889 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 77,819 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2012 77,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 69,432 miles

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

front and rear discs worn / corroded

Fail 6 May 2011 69,333 miles

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

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

front and rear discs worn / corroded

Pass 11 May 2010 59,005 miles

temporary repair made to rear silencer mount..permanent repair advised asap.

Fail 11 May 2010 59,005 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

temporary repair made to rear silencer mount..permanent repair advised asap.

Pass 5 May 2009 45,487 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2009 45,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 34,628 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2007 25,330 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 21,651 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 21,651 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 20,581 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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NL53 VKN is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 NL53 VKN, 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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NL53 VKN is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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