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YP53 DCZ

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,639 mi
Last recorded42,639 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 DCZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 42,639 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 40,771 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,771 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 35,888 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 35,888 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 33,896 miles

o/s/f steerig knuckle joint has slight play

Fail 23 Dec 2008 33,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f steerig knuckle joint has slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2007 28,230 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 19,085 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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YP53 DCZ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YP53 DCZ, 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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What year was YP53 DCZ registered?

YP53 DCZ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is YP53 DCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 DCZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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