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WM53 OUV

2003 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,203 mi
Last recorded156,203 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 OUV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 156,203 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 156,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 146,108 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 146,108 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 128,050 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 128,050 miles

Nearside Front 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 13 Nov 2008 102,454 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 102,454 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 80,914 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 54,524 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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WM53 OUV is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WM53 OUV, 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 WM53 OUV registered?

WM53 OUV is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is WM53 OUV safe to buy?

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