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WJ53 RDU

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

68,996 mi
Last recorded68,996 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 RDU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 68,996 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight leak front front steering rack gaitors (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 68,992 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 61,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 58,106 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 57,835 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 53,772 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 53,772 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 46,489 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Fail 10 May 2018 46,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 38,289 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 29,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front suspension arm bushes perishing and has play

front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

knocking noise from o/s/f when doing lock to lock on driving

play in both steering arm inner joints

Fail 13 May 2014 28,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 28,331 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 25,209 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 25,209 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 25,174 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 18,861 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 18,462 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 15,728 miles

near side front tyre on limet

Fail 26 Aug 2009 15,728 miles

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

near side front tyre on limet

Pass 2 Sep 2008 13,571 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Aug 2007 11,631 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 11,631 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 9,065 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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WJ53 RDU is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WJ53 RDU, 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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WJ53 RDU is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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