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OV53 VPG

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,274 mi
Last recorded74,274 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 VPG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 74,274 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 74,199 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 74,060 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 73,516 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 72,325 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 70,778 miles

rear brake pads look low

Pass 26 May 2018 65,691 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 61,538 miles

service light on

Pass 7 Jun 2016 59,405 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 59,405 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 56,704 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 56,704 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 55,113 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 88,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 53,728 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 50,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 45,946 miles

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

neae side front has slight play in steering arm

Pass 25 Oct 2010 39,710 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 32,145 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 26,578 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyres has cracks on sidewalls,not exposing cords.

slight play on nearside steering arm ball joint.

Fail 6 Oct 2008 26,578 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyres has cracks on sidewalls,not exposing cords.

slight play on nearside steering arm ball joint.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 21,379 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 16,410 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 VPG is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VPG, 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 VPG is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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