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WO53 FMA

2003 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,863 mi
Last recorded99,863 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO53 FMA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 99,863 miles

Front Discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Axle bush worn

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

Nearside Front Steering arm play

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering arm play

Offside Front suspension corroded

Offside Rear Axle bush worn

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Boot floor corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2019 99,863 miles

Front Discs corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering arm play

Nearside Front Suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Axle bush worn

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering arm play

Offside Front suspension corroded

Offside Rear Axle bush worn

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Boot floor corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 98,817 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 98,816 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper corner sticking out (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 95,460 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 92,411 miles

Centre Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s and o/s rack ends slight play

Pass 29 Sep 2014 83,451 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 70,891 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 57,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 57,867 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 53,016 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside and Offside Lower Ball Joint Gaiters Split

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 53,016 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside and Offside Lower Ball Joint Gaiters Split

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 47,232 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 47,232 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 40,053 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 31,955 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 25,264 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 25,264 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 21,758 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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WO53 FMA is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WO53 FMA, 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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WO53 FMA is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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