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YX53 LPY

2003 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

38,195 mi
Last recorded38,195 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 38,195 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 37,836 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 37,836 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 36,695 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 35,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 35,584 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 34,825 miles

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

o/s/f tyre outer wall curb damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2012 33,342 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 33,342 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 31,935 miles

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

front pads appear low

Pass 30 Nov 2010 30,526 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 27,955 miles

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

front and rear number platesnot correctley spaced

Fail 18 Nov 2009 27,953 miles

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

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

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

front and rear number platesnot correctley spaced

Pass 19 Nov 2008 24,429 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 24,423 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 19,911 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 14,334 miles

Lower anti roll bar brace has been bumped. Dented at the nearside.

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 LPY is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YX53 LPY, 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 YX53 LPY registered?

YX53 LPY is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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