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OV53 VLZ

2003 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

119,749 mi
Last recorded119,749 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 VLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 119,749 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 119,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 119,439 miles

Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 118,098 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 115,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 115,114 miles

Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

steering rack loose within mounts but not insecure

Pass 23 May 2017 113,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 225/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 225/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering component damaged but serviceable steering rack guide support (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 19 May 2017 113,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 225/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 225/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering component damaged but serviceable steering rack guide support (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 111,670 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable n/s mounting bracket weld broken from rack tube (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 111,670 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable n/s mounting bracket weld broken from rack tube (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 108,577 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 108,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 103,184 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 103,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 94,549 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 86,435 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 78,017 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 77,885 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 74,672 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 74,672 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 69,100 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 62,904 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 62,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 56,554 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 44,683 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 44,683 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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.

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 VLZ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VLZ, 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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What year was OV53 VLZ registered?

OV53 VLZ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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