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RA53 BWM

2003 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,441 mi
Last recorded119,441 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 BWM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 119,441 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 119,441 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 116,649 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 116,649 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 114,006 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 114,006 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 109,110 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 107,043 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 100,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 100,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 93,281 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 93,281 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 89,679 miles

steering rack has been secured by weld repair at nearside front

Fail 17 Nov 2010 89,663 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2009 84,494 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 84,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 77,092 miles

play on both front wheel

Fail 27 Aug 2007 70,067 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Aug 2007 70,067 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 65,877 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 62,927 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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RA53 BWM is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 RA53 BWM, 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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RA53 BWM is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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