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RK53 NHM

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,517 mi
Last recorded102,517 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 NHM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 102,517 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 102,226 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 87,661 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres have deep cuts to inner sidewalls 225/45/R17/94W

cat noisy

front brakes noisy operation

knock and play in steering rack

nearside front sill damaged

rear axle mounting bushes worn

rear exhaust mounts heavilly corroded

rear tyres have deep cuts in tread

service light on

Pass 28 Jun 2013 78,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 78,485 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 70,423 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded and worn

rattle from catalyst coverter

stonechip in nearside headlamp lens

Pass 7 Jul 2011 65,103 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

handbrake long

play in rack ends

Fail 6 Jul 2011 65,103 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

handbrake long

play in rack ends

Pass 7 Jul 2010 61,033 miles

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

rear exhaust / tailpipe mounting corrodid and weak

Pass 10 Jul 2009 52,999 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 37,445 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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RK53 NHM is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RK53 NHM, 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 RK53 NHM registered?

RK53 NHM is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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