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OW53 JHY

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

91,479 mi
Last recorded91,479 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 JHY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 91,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge - 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 88,119 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 88,119 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides. (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17. Goodyear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 83,890 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension top mount noisy.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir. (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust mount weak.

Pass 28 Sep 2022 79,232 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust hanger weak.

rear tyres cracked in tread.

Fail 26 Sep 2022 79,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust hanger weak.

rear tyres cracked in tread.

Pass 29 Sep 2021 73,845 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 73,845 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f fit h7 at test (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working o/s/f side light fit 501 bulb at test (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working outer o/s side light fit single pole bulb at test (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 69,004 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 69,004 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 63,466 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/f inner rack and o/s/f inner rack slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 56,558 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r compliance bushes have some wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 56,558 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f dip beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r compliance bushes have some wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replace wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 48,268 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2016 40,562 miles

dampness around power steering reservoir

exhaust corroded

o/s rear inner side light not working

play in steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2015 36,012 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2014 27,608 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 20,206 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 19,768 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 19,327 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 18,059 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 18,020 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 16,582 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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OW53 JHY is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OW53 JHY, 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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OW53 JHY is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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