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PE53 JYF

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

184,427 mi
Last recorded184,427 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 JYF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 184,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Underside corroded in places

Pass 15 Dec 2023 177,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 177,153 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 175,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 174,812 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

suspension lowered

Pass 2 Sep 2020 171,710 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Car sits low and uneven on springs

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported not clipped to suspension (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported not clipped to suspension (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Smaller wheels fitted at time of test on front

charge light illuminated

Fail 26 Aug 2020 171,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouls inner wing (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouls inner wing (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very little effort recorded (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Car sits low and uneven on springs

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported not clipped to suspension (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported not clipped to suspension (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

charge light illuminated

Pass 17 Aug 2019 164,902 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both front (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 164,902 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Both front (5.2.3 (f))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 156,389 miles

Both Rear Coil Spring Slightly Corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 149,978 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 149,977 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear brake hoses perishing

front and rear brake imbalance

n/s front tyre worn on shoulders

o/s rear inner position lamp inop

slight movement in steering rack securing bracket n/s

Pass 15 Aug 2016 141,480 miles

n/s front tyre damaged on side wall

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge + damage to side wall

o/s handbrake has low effort

suspension knocks n/s front , further inspection required

Pass 19 Aug 2015 132,786 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 124,614 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 124,614 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 124,591 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 115,309 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 102,272 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 99,694 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering arms

Pass 4 Aug 2009 98,650 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 91,442 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2007 84,945 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 75,778 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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PE53 JYF is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PE53 JYF, 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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PE53 JYF is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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