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VE53 JYX

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

74,101 mi
Last recorded74,101 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 JYX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 74,101 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2014 74,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake has a slight bind

Pass 4 May 2013 65,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 60,542 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 60,542 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 56,732 miles

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured.

Slight play at NSF and OSF inner steering rack joints.

Fail 2 Jun 2011 56,729 miles

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

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured.

Slight play at NSF and OSF inner steering rack joints.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 52,727 miles

Exhaust tailpipe mounting deteriorated.

Slight play NSF and OSF inner steering rack joints.

Pass 26 May 2009 47,366 miles

Exhaust tail pipe mounting deteriorated.

Slight play at NSF and OSF inner steering rack joints.

Fail 26 May 2009 47,363 miles

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

Exhaust tail pipe mounting deteriorated.

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

OSR outer sidelight inop.

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

Slight play at NSF and OSF inner steering rack joints.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 41,265 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

service warning

Fail 10 Jun 2008 41,265 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

service warning

Pass 14 Jun 2007 34,377 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 34,377 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 29,738 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 29,738 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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VE53 JYX is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VE53 JYX, 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 VE53 JYX registered?

VE53 JYX is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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