MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,749 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
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
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)
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)
Steering rack damaged but serviceable n/s mounting bracket weld broken from rack tube (2.2.C.1d)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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