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VE52 PFG

2003 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

149,963 mi
Last recorded149,963 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 PFG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 149,963 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber requires replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 148,686 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 147,146 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 147,082 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 143,977 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 143,974 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 138,708 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 134,801 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 131,889 miles

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

Handbrake requires adjusting

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 131,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Handbrake requires adjusting

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 126,706 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 118,635 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 111,705 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 111,264 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal of rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 102,112 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 89,915 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 89,915 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 80,138 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

age cracks apearing in both rear outer tyre walls

Fail 22 Jun 2013 66,042 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 66,042 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 54,990 miles

slight damage n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 23 Jun 2011 50,222 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 48,014 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 47,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front discs worn

Pass 17 Jun 2009 42,237 miles

Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 36,828 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 36,777 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,693 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre on 2mm markers

Pass 21 Feb 2006 19,432 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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VE52 PFG is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 VE52 PFG, 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 VE52 PFG registered?

VE52 PFG is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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