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OV53 WLK

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,110 mi
Last recorded122,110 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 WLK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 122,110 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 122,110 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 113,398 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2015 113,398 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2014 91,275 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 91,076 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 78,170 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 78,170 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 69,907 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 69,859 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 60,779 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 55,081 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 48,625 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 48,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 40,574 miles

All brake discs slightly worn and pitted.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 37,781 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 WLK is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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