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RF53 JBZ

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,747 mi
Last recorded125,747 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 JBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 125,747 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 125,747 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 125,341 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Discs Scored / Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both Front And Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 125,341 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Discs Scored / Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both Front And Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 124,769 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2019 124,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake noise

Pass 3 Jan 2018 123,244 miles

Central exhaust rubber mount

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 120,871 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 117,353 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 111,401 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 103,132 miles

Oil leak

drivers door mirror damaged

Fail 23 Dec 2013 103,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

drivers door mirror damaged

rear exhaust insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2012 93,256 miles

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

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking,badly worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Dec 2012 93,256 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking,badly worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2011 83,648 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 83,648 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 73,309 miles

all brake discs rusty and worn

rear exhaust mounting insecure

slight play offside and nearside track RODS

Pass 14 Dec 2009 66,279 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 66,279 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 55,513 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 55,513 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 47,169 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 36,815 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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RF53 JBZ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RF53 JBZ, 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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RF53 JBZ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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