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WL53 EBV

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

106,635 mi
Last recorded106,635 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 EBV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 106,635 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 105,360 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 105,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2023 103,969 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 102,367 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 100,603 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 99,505 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 98,710 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 98,700 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 97,189 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 95,261 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 93,294 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 93,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disks corroded and worn thin.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear disks corroded.

Pass 4 Dec 2014 90,595 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre perishing

tyre pressures

Pass 4 Dec 2013 88,384 miles

rear exhust mount loose

slight perishing to n/s rear tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2012 85,804 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 85,803 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 75,457 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2011 67,688 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 67,688 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on both edges

rear brake discs slightly pitted

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 23 Jan 2010 57,922 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 48,557 miles

near side front tyer worn on inner and outer edge

off side front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 2 Jan 2008 38,775 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 30,629 miles

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

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

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

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

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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WL53 EBV is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WL53 EBV, 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 WL53 EBV registered?

WL53 EBV is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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