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WM53 OVR

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,141 mi
Last recorded151,141 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 OVR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 151,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 151,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 137,061 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery lug poor

Fail 24 Jan 2025 137,061 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery lug poor

Pass 26 Jan 2024 125,145 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 119,961 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 117,483 miles

Front brake discs worn

exhaust cat rattling

exhaust centre box rattling

high level brake light inop

Fail 26 Jan 2022 117,480 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake pads worn

exhaust cat rattling

exhaust centre box rattling

high level brake light inop

Pass 12 Jan 2021 115,583 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 112,394 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 109,599 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 106,346 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 106,346 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking gaiter (2.3.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 104,145 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 93,262 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 93,262 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 80,015 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 80,015 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 70,260 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 68,389 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 68,389 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 58,799 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 53,248 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 42,875 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 41,725 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 41,721 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, 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)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 40,236 miles

Front wiper blades split

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 37,545 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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 OVR is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OVR, 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 OVR registered?

WM53 OVR is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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