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YX53 LOJ

2003 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,462 mi
Last recorded157,462 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 LOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 157,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement upper (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust mount detatched

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wear on discs

Pass 2 Dec 2016 150,190 miles

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

osr tyre cracking

rear exhaust bracket snapped but still supported

small chip in nsf headlight

Fail 2 Dec 2016 150,190 miles

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

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

osr tyre cracking

rear exhaust bracket snapped but still supported

small chip in nsf headlight

Pass 27 Nov 2015 141,867 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 132,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres 3-4mm

Fail 27 Nov 2014 132,656 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres 3-4mm

Pass 10 Dec 2013 122,311 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 116,044 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f + o/s/f + o/s/r tyres badly worn on inner edges

Fail 26 Nov 2012 116,043 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f + o/s/f + o/s/r tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Dec 2011 101,211 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 84,092 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 4 Dec 2009 67,356 miles

N/S/F Tyre close to limit

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 67,356 miles

N/S/F Tyre close to limit

Pass 4 Dec 2008 54,733 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 40,287 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 28,762 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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YX53 LOJ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX53 LOJ, 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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YX53 LOJ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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