MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,273 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front track rod end inner arm slight play
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front track rod end inner arm slight play
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre damaged on sidewall no cord showing
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & sidewall damage no cord showing (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()
rear exhaust mounting broken by still supported
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and has slight damage on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust hangers corroded
slight play in steering rack inner joints
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and has slight damage on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear exhaust hangers corroded
slight play in steering rack inner joints
slight play in offside and nearside inner rack joints
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight play in offside and nearside inner rack joints
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
one exhaust rear hanger rusted off
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
one exhaust rear hanger rusted off
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo C70?
Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RG53 ETV is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 RG53 ETV, 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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RG53 ETV is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 September 2003.
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