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OV53 VLA

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

109,812 mi
Last recorded109,812 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 VLA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 109,812 miles

Fuel filter very corroded

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

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 9 Dec 2024 106,821 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded o/s/r, o/s/f, n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2023 104,420 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2023 104,380 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 102,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 100,310 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 98,099 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 96,706 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 93,692 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

offside front fog light not working

Fail 3 Dec 2018 93,691 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

offside front fog light not working

Pass 26 Oct 2017 91,400 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 91,381 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 88,875 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 83,041 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges 225/45/17/pirelli p6000

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2014 78,827 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 74,622 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 74,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 68,321 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

battery clamp missing battery insecure

Fail 26 Apr 2012 68,321 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

battery clamp missing battery insecure

Pass 2 Dec 2010 59,458 miles

Both front tyres have cuts in outer sidewalls

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Slight play in N/s/f track rod end

Fail 2 Dec 2010 59,458 miles

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

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

Both front tyres have cuts in outer sidewalls

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/f tyre getting low on tread

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

Slight play in N/s/f track rod end

Pass 10 Dec 2009 53,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Dec 2009 53,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 46,692 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 39,654 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 39,644 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 33,363 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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OV53 VLA is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 OV53 VLA, 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 VLA is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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