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YJ52 MHP

2003 Volvo C70

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,310 mi
Last recorded72,310 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 MHP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 72,310 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 72,310 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 64,895 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 64,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 62,516 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 62,516 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 60,558 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 59,723 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 58,214 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 57,096 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 55,719 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 53,433 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 51,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 51,398 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 47,169 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 41,948 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 37,433 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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YJ52 MHP is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YJ52 MHP, 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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YJ52 MHP is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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