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OV53 UPZ

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,862 mi
Last recorded184,862 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 UPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 184,862 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

coolant light on

Fail 18 May 2018 184,843 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

coolant light on

Pass 2 May 2017 164,209 miles

Coolant leak coolant tank empty + coolant light on ()

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

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Fail 18 Apr 2017 163,231 miles

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

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

Steering rack gaiter insecure bracket--- weld broken (2.2.D.2d)

Coolant leak coolant tank empty + coolant light on ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are very low advise change asap (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 141,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre side wall perished

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 120,130 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 101,611 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 86,335 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 73,476 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 57,909 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 51,211 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 42,723 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 33,013 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 23,910 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 23,910 miles

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

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

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 UPZ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UPZ, 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 UPZ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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