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YH53 TEY

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

138,447 mi
Last recorded138,447 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 TEY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 138,447 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 135,457 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s front and dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

n/s front tyre starting to foul on inner arch trim

o/s front suspension top mount deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2022 128,978 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front has no visible tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

noise front handbrake on o/s rear but ok in rollers

o/s front suspension top mount deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2021 124,490 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 121,808 miles

noise from n/s rear when rotated but ok at test

Pass 30 May 2019 113,775 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 106,859 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on outer edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on outer edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2017 100,597 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking on tread

Fail 17 May 2017 100,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking on tread

Pass 27 Apr 2016 92,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2015 82,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 82,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 75,812 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 75,795 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 73,960 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 65,539 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 61,528 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 56,840 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 56,840 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 47,298 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 30,338 miles

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

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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YH53 TEY is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YH53 TEY, 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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YH53 TEY is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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