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WG53 MVW

2003 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,583 mi
Last recorded76,583 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 MVW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 76,583 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 70,915 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 70,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 65,115 miles

Nearside Front body stabliser bar is detatched at rear

Pass 13 May 2016 64,317 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 59,641 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 54,687 miles

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

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 Jun 2013 50,576 miles

Front tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge.

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge.

Fail 5 Jun 2013 50,576 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge.

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge.

Pass 25 May 2012 44,030 miles

Rear disc pads low.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 40,603 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 34,545 miles

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge.

Fail 14 May 2010 34,565 miles

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

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 29,427 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

offside front tyre has along shallow cut to outer sidewall

Fail 4 Jun 2009 29,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

offside front tyre has along shallow cut to outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2008 24,324 miles

front brake pads 75% worn.

n/s/f/ tyre near limit on edges.

n/s/r/ tyre wearing on inner edge.

nail in o/s/r/ tyre.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 19,132 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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WG53 MVW is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WG53 MVW, 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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WG53 MVW is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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