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SM53 WFZ

2003 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,415 mi
Last recorded175,415 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 WFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 175,415 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 167,831 miles

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

Parking requires adjustment as only just meeting requirements.

Fail 10 Dec 2024 167,831 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking requires adjustment as only just meeting requirements.

Pass 4 Dec 2023 160,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

all 4 back plates

Pass 12 Dec 2022 153,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all brake back plates in poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2021 146,499 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 146,499 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 141,985 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake disc been getting hot but no brake bind

Oil leak, but not excessive oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 141,984 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake disc been getting hot but no brake bind

Oil leak, but not excessive oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 135,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Dec 2019 135,460 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2018 124,641 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 115,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge feathered.

Fail 5 Dec 2017 115,900 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 Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 hoses. (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount x1 broken. (7.1.1)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge feathered.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

fuel filter rusty but not leaking.

Pass 16 Dec 2016 107,943 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and securing clip x2 front to rear joint. (3.6.B.4e)

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

fuel filter very rusty.

Fail 15 Dec 2016 107,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and securing clip x2 front to rear joint. (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

fuel filter very rusty.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 100,796 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 93,499 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 86,489 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 82,830 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 76,479 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 3 Jan 2012 76,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 62,105 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 62,105 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 43,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 26,399 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 25,624 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 21,039 miles

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

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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SM53 WFZ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 SM53 WFZ, 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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SM53 WFZ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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