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RY53 ODE

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,166 mi
Last recorded81,166 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 ODE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 81,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 81,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45ZR17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 80,098 miles

rear axle bushes perishing

Pass 8 Dec 2021 79,189 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cut n/s/r tyre

n/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

previous repair o/s outer sill

rear axle bushes perishing

slight camber n/s/r wheel

slight damage n/s/r wheel

slight leak from o/s steering rack

Fail 8 Dec 2021 79,189 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cut n/s/r tyre

n/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

previous repair o/s outer sill

rear axle bushes perishing

slight camber n/s/r wheel

slight damage n/s/r wheel

slight leak from o/s steering rack

Pass 9 Dec 2020 77,663 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 75,973 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o\s and n\s (4.4.3 (a))

o\s rear outer sill weak [been welded]

Fail 4 Nov 2019 75,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o\s and n\s (4.4.3 (a))

o\s rear outer sill weak [been welded]

Pass 8 Nov 2018 74,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2017 72,258 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

front brake disc worn and pads getting low

rear brake disc worn and rusted

Pass 8 Nov 2016 69,103 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 64,386 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 60,614 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre has a small cut in the side wall

Pass 2 Apr 2013 57,471 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

body filler in offside outer sill panel cannot see any sign of corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2012 54,195 miles

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

o/side and n/side rear tyres wearing on inside and getting low

o/side front tyre wearing on inside and getting low

Pass 29 Mar 2011 52,273 miles

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

rear brake disc getting rusted

rear tyres wearing on inside

slight play in o/side of steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2010 48,260 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inside

Pass 10 Mar 2009 45,496 miles

both rear tyres wearing low and going bald on the inner edges of the tyres

unable to check both rear seatbelts properly child seats fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2008 42,158 miles

damage to o/s front rim

Pass 29 Nov 2007 40,180 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 35,212 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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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RY53 ODE is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RY53 ODE, 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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RY53 ODE is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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