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SW53 PAW

2003 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

105,072 mi
Last recorded105,072 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 PAW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 105,072 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2026 105,067 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 104,805 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2025 104,805 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 103,467 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 103,163 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 102,729 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 17 Nov 2020 102,215 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Nov 2020 102,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2019 100,933 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 99,505 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 99,505 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 94,135 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 94,135 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 88,706 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 88,039 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 86,318 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hi-level brake lamp not working

Fail 26 May 2015 86,317 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hi-level brake lamp not working

Pass 26 Feb 2014 84,955 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012
Fail 20 Nov 2012

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 80,525 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 76,963 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 68,892 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 56,352 miles

Advise replacing rear number plate

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 46,983 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s headlamp possible intermittant fault on dip beam

Pass 16 Oct 2006 32,885 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

tyres have mixed aspect ratios

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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SW53 PAW is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SW53 PAW, 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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SW53 PAW is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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