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YP53 JJO

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,298 mi
Last recorded48,298 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 48,298 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs worn

Pass 22 Sep 2014 46,728 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 45,822 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 45,822 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 45,238 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 45,236 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 42,582 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 42,581 miles

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

Advise osr inner position light inop

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 39,986 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 39,983 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2009 36,877 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 34,520 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 34,520 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 31,222 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,068 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 JJO is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 JJO, 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 JJO registered?

YP53 JJO is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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