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PF53 JYO

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,226 mi
Last recorded97,226 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 JYO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 97,226 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

battery secured with cable tie

Pass 10 Jun 2022 96,136 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 94,848 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 90,760 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 88,167 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 88,167 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres badly worn edges

Pass 27 Apr 2018 84,786 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre slightly worn on edges

Fail 27 Apr 2018 84,786 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 4 May 2017 81,885 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 78,802 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 78,802 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 76,430 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 May 2014 74,352 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 74,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 73,299 miles

All shock absorbers slightly soft

Front lower ball joint covers slightly deteriorated

Front wipers slightly streaky

Nearside rear outter brake pad shim incorrectly seated

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Slight play in offside front steering rack end

Pass 26 Apr 2012 72,442 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

near side front tyre slight cracking to sidewall

Pass 10 May 2011 72,287 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 72,282 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 68,791 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Apr 2009 64,746 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

steering rack slight play on mountings

Pass 23 Nov 2007 59,217 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 53,838 miles

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

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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PF53 JYO is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PF53 JYO, 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 PF53 JYO registered?

PF53 JYO is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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