MOT Status
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109,812 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front tyres wearing on edges 225/45/17/pirelli p6000
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
battery clamp missing battery insecure
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
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
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo C70?
Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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