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SD53 WVR

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,222 mi
Last recorded143,222 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 WVR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 143,222 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 140,344 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 138,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear revers lights not working

Fail 4 Jun 2024 138,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel hose leaking from fuel filter to fuel line (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened getting very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis /flooring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear revers lights not working

car getting very rusty on the under side

Pass 20 Jun 2023 133,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 133,316 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 132,121 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,nsr both pipes ferrules corroded,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush has play,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr and nsr,advise (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 132,119 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both inner bushes excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,nsr both pipes ferrules corroded,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush has play,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr and nsr,advise (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 129,906 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsr both pipes,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front osf and nsf head lamp wiper rubbers split,advise

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on outer wall,advise

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has a nail on inner edge,advise

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes have play,advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr and nsr chassis corroded,advise (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 128,147 miles

Front both inner rack ends have play,advise

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses ferrules corrosion,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr and nsr chassis corroded,advise (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 128,147 miles

Front both inner rack ends have play,advise

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses ferrules corrosion,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr and nsr chassis corroded,advise (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 126,499 miles

Front Lower vehicle has slight oil leak,advise

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both shocks,advise (2.7.3)

Front both inner rack ends have play,advise

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

Nearside Rear Lower vehicle has slight corrosion,advise

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 126,499 miles

Front Lower vehicle has slight oil leak,advise

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both shocks,advise (2.7.3)

Front both inner rack ends have play,advise

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower vehicle has slight corrosion,advise

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 121,769 miles

Front Lower vehicle has slight oil leak,advise

Front both inner rack ends have slight play,advise

Pass 13 Feb 2016 113,892 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint cover slightly deteriorated.advise (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail.advise

Rear exhaust bracket broken.advise

Pass 27 Feb 2015 104,350 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 104,350 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 95,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 84,827 miles

Nearside front steering rack bracket is slightly worn

Pass 28 Feb 2012 74,727 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 74,727 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 65,661 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2010 54,858 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 43,690 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 43,690 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 35,412 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 33,269 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,124 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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SD53 WVR is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SD53 WVR, 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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SD53 WVR is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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