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RJ52 SPX

2003 Volvo C70

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,579 mi
Last recorded120,579 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 SPX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 120,579 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 120,565 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 118,850 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn slightly uneavenly on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2012 110,132 miles

exhaust tail pipe mounting rotted off exhaust supported

movement in both rack ends

nsf tyre bald outside edge

Fail 20 Jul 2012 110,132 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust tail pipe mounting rotted off exhaust supported

movement in both rack ends

nsf tyre bald outside edge

Pass 11 Aug 2011 103,201 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 103,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 95,818 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 93,278 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 92,222 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 87,749 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006
Pass 29 Dec 2005 75,701 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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RJ52 SPX is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJ52 SPX, 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 RJ52 SPX registered?

RJ52 SPX is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is RJ52 SPX safe to buy?

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