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YD53 DGU

2003 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 DGU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013
Pass 3 Feb 2012 85,583 miles

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

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)

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

wishbone bushes cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2011 78,149 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 78,149 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 67,686 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 67,686 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 57,846 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 57,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2007 53,303 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2006 42,129 miles

n/s/f ; n/s/r tyre wall small cuts

n/s/f headlamp reflector loose

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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YD53 DGU is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YD53 DGU, 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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YD53 DGU is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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