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RV53 LSZ

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,746 mi
Last recorded117,746 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 LSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2021 117,746 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Rear Tyres Slightly Worn And Perished

Nearside Front Steering Rack Has Slight Play

Pass 10 Feb 2020 116,839 miles

Offside Front Wiper Smeary

Pass 4 Feb 2019 115,711 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 114,825 miles

chip in screen

engine management light on

Fail 31 Jan 2018 114,726 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

EML

Pass 18 Jan 2017 113,316 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 113,316 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 111,849 miles

engine management light on

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2015 109,919 miles

battery has been secured with cable tie

engine management light on

slight oil leak

slight play in offside front inner steering joint

Fail 11 Feb 2014 107,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on dash

Pass 11 Feb 2014 107,380 miles

engine management light on dash

Pass 5 Feb 2013 105,095 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 105,091 miles

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

engine management light on dash

offside front inner steering joint has slight play

Pass 3 Jan 2012 102,010 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 102,010 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 99,820 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 99,820 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 89,223 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 89,223 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 76,045 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 63,147 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 49,177 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 LSZ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 LSZ, 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 RV53 LSZ registered?

RV53 LSZ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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