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OV53 NLM

2003 Volvo C70

Yellow Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,433 mi
Last recorded108,433 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 NLM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 108,433 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 108,420 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 107,577 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 105,149 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 105,149 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached pinch bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 103,963 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 103,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle both front wheels on lock to lock (2.2.D.2a)

both front brake disc's corroding

Pass 18 Apr 2016 102,784 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 102,011 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 101,476 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 100,591 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 993,354 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 99,344 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 84,424 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 84,424 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 45,652 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Aug 2008 43,132 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 43,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 38,345 miles

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

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

brake disc pads wearing low all round

exhaust system slight deterioration

Pass 21 Aug 2006 33,028 miles

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

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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OV53 NLM is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Yellow with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV53 NLM, 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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OV53 NLM is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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