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WK53 GSO

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,649 mi
Last recorded82,649 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 GSO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 82,649 miles

**STRONG ADVICE - Fuel system component (rear fuel filter) heavily corroded and at imminent risk of failure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Location: centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ** STRONG ADVICE - Split on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Heavily Corroded (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 82,648 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

**STRONG ADVICE - Fuel system component (rear fuel filter) heavily corroded and at imminent risk of failure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Location: centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Indicator discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ** STRONG ADVICE - Split on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Heavily Corroded (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2016 81,633 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2014 81,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 78,384 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 16 Oct 2012 72,796 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 72,787 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

brake pedal has long travel

Pass 29 Sep 2011 65,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 27 Sep 2011 65,280 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 Aug 2010 57,541 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 46,714 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 46,714 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 37,401 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 33,195 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 33,195 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 26,140 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 26,140 miles

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

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

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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WK53 GSO is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WK53 GSO, 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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WK53 GSO is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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