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OX53 CTE

2003 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,277 mi
Last recorded158,277 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX53 CTE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 158,277 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 152,904 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 152,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 146,662 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 139,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osf brake back plate missing

rear brake imbalance (30%)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 133,213 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 123,873 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 112,048 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 112,048 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 98,430 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 89,135 miles

slight scoring of rear discs.

Pass 6 Dec 2006 79,916 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

reartyres wearing on edges

Fail 6 Dec 2006 79,916 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

reartyres wearing on edges

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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OX53 CTE is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Grey 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 OX53 CTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OX53 CTE registered?

OX53 CTE is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is OX53 CTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OX53 CTE 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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