MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,166 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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.
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.
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres low tread
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
one of two rear sidelights on right rear not working
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
play detected in steering rack nearside inner joint
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
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo C70?
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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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