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YG53 CZT

2003 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,836 mi
Last recorded118,836 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 CZT
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 118,836 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 118,835 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/r tyre pressure faulty (low)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 113,053 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 107,970 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 107,969 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

front both sides anti roll bar ball joint rubbers split

Pass 6 Sep 2010 103,027 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 99,027 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 98,880 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

near side front steering rack arm tie bar play advise replace

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge nearly bald also cracking in tread and cut in tread

offside front steering rack arm tie bar sleight play

Pass 20 Oct 2008 74,819 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 74,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 57,983 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 33,095 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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YG53 CZT is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YG53 CZT, 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 YG53 CZT registered?

YG53 CZT is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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