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WN53 ULC

2003 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

72,571 mi
Last recorded72,571 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 ULC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 72,571 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Reverse lights flickering when vehicle running

Fail 11 Dec 2025 72,569 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of metal scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Reverse lights flickering when vehicle running

Pass 25 Nov 2021 68,407 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 68,378 miles

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

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Jun 2021 68,356 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 68,213 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

Fail 25 Sep 2019 68,213 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 67,643 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 67,643 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 64,173 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 63,272 miles

Offside Front indicator lens broken

rear exhaust brackets broken

Pass 23 Sep 2015 61,679 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 59,814 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 59,814 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 58,208 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 53,871 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front indicator lens cracked

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 26 Sep 2011 52,411 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 14 Oct 2010 50,327 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 50,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 45,325 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 41,163 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 41,163 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 35,322 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 35,322 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 28,557 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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WN53 ULC is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WN53 ULC, 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 WN53 ULC registered?

WN53 ULC is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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