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OE52 CYZ

2003 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,424 mi
Last recorded123,424 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 CYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 123,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 120,326 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 116,093 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 113,666 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management light on indicating a fault

Pass 11 Mar 2016 113,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front tyre split on inner sidewall but not exposing cords

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in steering tie rod inner joints

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 113,215 miles

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure Rack mount (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Steering component fractured and unserviceable Mount (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front tyre split on inner sidewall but not exposing cords

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Slight play in steering tie rod inner joints

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 102,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

o/s/f indicator lense damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2015 102,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 30 May 2013 85,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 24 May 2013 85,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 23 May 2013 85,122 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering rack cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012
Fail 3 Apr 2012 74,748 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 68,917 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 60,718 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 60,702 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 48,135 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in o/s and n/s of steering rack

Pass 24 Nov 2008 48,135 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s of steering rack

Pass 18 Oct 2007 33,252 miles

slight play o/s rack arm

Pass 16 Dec 2006 25,081 miles

Advise advanced wear on inner edge of o/s/r tyre,down to 1.6mm,the centre is 6mm.

Pass 29 Dec 2005 16,061 miles

slight wear inner edges both front tyres

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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OE52 CYZ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OE52 CYZ, 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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OE52 CYZ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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