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RV53 YZG

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,778 mi
Last recorded125,778 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 YZG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 125,778 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 125,688 miles

Coolant leak no coolant ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 123,902 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 118,315 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 118,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 112,163 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 106,070 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 May 2014 106,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 101,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 101,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 94,322 miles

(STRONGLY ADVISE) both rear tyres bald and out of shape on inner edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2012 94,322 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

(STRONGLY ADVISE) both rear tyres bald and out of shape on inner edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2011 81,936 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 81,936 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 71,164 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2009 52,404 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear exhaust mount rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2008 35,208 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 31,802 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 29,168 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 25,130 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 25,130 miles

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

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 YZG is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YZG, 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 YZG registered?

RV53 YZG is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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