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YB53 FEG

2003 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,496 mi
Last recorded101,496 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 FEG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 101,496 miles

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 17 Sep 2020 101,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 23 May 2019 97,882 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear can not fully see rear pads

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 97,881 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear can not fully see rear pads

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 95,050 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 92,101 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 87,078 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 87,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 81,196 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 77,057 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 73,105 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 69,225 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 64,783 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 59,942 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 55,749 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 55,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 52,532 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 52,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 42,006 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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YB53 FEG is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YB53 FEG, 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 YB53 FEG registered?

YB53 FEG is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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