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PN53 BNF

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,714 mi
Last recorded38,714 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 BNF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 38,714 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 38,713 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

fuel filter corroded excessively so that the structural rigidity is compromised.

Pass 3 Oct 2022 38,428 miles

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

Offside Rear fuel filter casing corroded

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes splitting & corroded but still attached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 38,428 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear fuel filter casing corroded

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes splitting & corroded but still attached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 37,539 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 37,539 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 37,465 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs rusty. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on edges, still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside delta arm bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside split & perished, no cord visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 37,080 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 37,019 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all slightly rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside & nearside delta arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 36,923 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 36,923 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 36,794 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 36,793 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 36,521 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 36,094 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 36,094 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 34,839 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 31,465 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 28,555 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 24,664 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 24,664 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 20,807 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 20,807 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 17,324 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 12,811 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 9,022 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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PN53 BNF is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PN53 BNF, 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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PN53 BNF is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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