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OW52 HMZ

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

45,631 mi
Last recorded45,631 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 HMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2012 45,631 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 45,631 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 42,238 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s indicator lens cover missing

Pass 31 Jan 2011 42,238 miles

n/s indicator lens cover missing

Fail 12 May 2009 33,142 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

power steering noisey

Pass 12 May 2009 33,142 miles

power steering noisey

Pass 11 May 2007 18,519 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2007 18,519 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 12,506 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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OW52 HMZ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 OW52 HMZ, 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 HMZ registered?

OW52 HMZ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 February 2003.

Is OW52 HMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW52 HMZ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OW52 HMZ have outstanding finance?

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