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WR53 GFE

2003 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,042 mi
Last recorded105,042 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 GFE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 105,042 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 100,130 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 100,130 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 84,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear EXHAUST HANGER INSECURE CORRODED

Rear TYRES CRACKING ALL OVER

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 84,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear EXHAUST HANGER INSECURE CORRODED

Rear TYRES CRACKING ALL OVER

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 63,289 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 57,772 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 56,562 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 54,505 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 49,529 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 Oct 2011 46,999 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 45,396 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 45,396 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 42,368 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 40,558 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,613 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 18 Oct 2006 24,749 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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WR53 GFE is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WR53 GFE, 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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WR53 GFE is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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