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RG53 ETV

2003 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

84,273 mi
Last recorded84,273 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 ETV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 84,273 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 84,273 miles

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))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 75,070 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 69,393 miles

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))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 69,393 miles

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))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 66,071 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 66,071 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 61,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 58,278 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 55,339 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 55,339 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 52,859 miles

slight play in offside and nearside inner rack joints

Fail 18 Aug 2015 52,859 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 49,999 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 49,999 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)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 49,054 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 45,897 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 45,897 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 43,531 miles

one exhaust rear hanger rusted off

Fail 23 Sep 2011 43,531 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,905 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 39,904 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 35,167 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 35,765 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 31,304 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 31,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 27,487 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 22,984 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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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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What year was RG53 ETV registered?

RG53 ETV is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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