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OW52 HBZ

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,552 mi
Last recorded112,552 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 HBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2015 112,552 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 111,434 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 106,510 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 95,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front inner track arms have movement!

Pass 1 Jul 2011 81,823 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 68,479 miles

both front drop links have slight play

both front steering rack arms have slight play

Pass 17 Jun 2009 57,899 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 57,899 miles

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

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

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

slight play in inner rack joint o/s

Pass 1 Jul 2008 50,637 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 43,306 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 38,027 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 30,483 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 30,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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OW52 HBZ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OW52 HBZ, 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 OW52 HBZ registered?

OW52 HBZ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is OW52 HBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW52 HBZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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