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RV53 AVD

2003 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,742 mi
Last recorded111,742 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 AVD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 111,742 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 111,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 97,931 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 93,560 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

age cracking to flexi brake hoses

coil springs corroded

crack in n/s headlight

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

play in steering system

rear brake discs corroded

small cuts in both rear tyres

Fail 16 Sep 2014 93,401 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

age cracking to flexi brake hoses

coil springs corroded

crack in n/s headlight

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

play in steering system

rear brake discs corroded

small cuts in both rear tyres

Pass 31 Aug 2013 87,577 miles

Advanced corrosion in general on exhaust

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Numerous small chips on windscreen

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 87,577 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Advanced corrosion in general on exhaust

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Numerous small chips on windscreen

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 83,045 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside headlight glass cracked

Fail 25 Aug 2012 83,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside headlight glass cracked

Fail 9 Jul 2011 77,561 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nsf headlamp cracked

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Jul 2011 77,561 miles

nsf headlamp cracked

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2010 73,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front headlight cracked

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 67,944 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 67,944 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 55,336 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 26,619 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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RV53 AVD is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RV53 AVD, 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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RV53 AVD is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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