MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,427 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
suspension lowered
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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
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
How Reliable is the Volvo C70?
Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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