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YM53 KYH

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,158 mi
Last recorded206,158 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 KYH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 206,158 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear indicator lamp lens slight damage

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 9 Sep 2018 206,146 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering stop block worn

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear indicator lens broken

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2016 197,930 miles

brake hoses perishing

Fail 21 Nov 2016 197,930 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended both rear subframe mounts (2.4.F.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake hoses perishing

Pass 16 Nov 2015 184,527 miles

all tyres getting low on tread

rear brake pads in poor condition

Fail 16 Nov 2015 184,527 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

all tyres getting low on tread

rear brake pads in poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2014 166,780 miles

both front tyres just legal

chassis rusty

front brake pads very low on discs worn

Pass 2 Dec 2013 146,887 miles

both front lower arm bushes worn

steering noisy

Fail 7 Dec 2012 130,508 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres just legal

noise on front suspension

offside handbrake performance very low

Pass 7 Dec 2012 130,508 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres just legal

noise on front suspension

offside handbrake performance very low

Pass 23 Nov 2011 114,932 miles

both front tyres damaged on sidewalls

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

o/s/f headlight in very poor condition

Pass 8 Dec 2010 99,157 miles

offside headlamp in very poor condition

Fail 2 Dec 2009 82,202 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 2 Dec 2009 82,202 miles

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 8 Dec 2008 65,309 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 51,357 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2007 51,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Dec 2006 36,236 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall - no cords exposed

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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YM53 KYH is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YM53 KYH, 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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YM53 KYH is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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