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YG53 CZU

2003 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

194,166 mi
Last recorded194,166 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 CZU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 194,166 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake lever travel

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2018 190,765 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 May 2018 190,526 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated and of temp type (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking reservoir (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger corroded (7.1.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear chassis surface corrosion

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake back plates corroded

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2017 181,214 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 3 May 2017 181,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides rear axle front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2016 174,637 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (2.7.4)

Fail 5 May 2016 174,637 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (2.7.4)

Pass 5 May 2015 162,463 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front fog lamp pushed in

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2015 162,242 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 150,718 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside wiper slighly split, still clearing screen.

Fail 18 Mar 2014 150,718 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside wiper slighly split, still clearing screen.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 137,764 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 24,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust in poor condition

general underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2012 127,497 miles

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

both rear tyres low tread

Pass 31 Mar 2011 117,854 miles

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

one of two rear sidelights on right rear not working

Fail 30 Mar 2011 117,854 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

one of two rear lights on right rear not working

Pass 29 Mar 2010 105,294 miles

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

play detected in steering rack nearside inner joint

Pass 28 Mar 2009 88,565 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 57,503 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2006 31,266 miles

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

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 CZU is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YG53 CZU, 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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YG53 CZU is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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