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YY53 BWL

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,453 mi
Last recorded105,453 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 BWL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 105,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 102,173 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 98,439 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 96,751 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 96,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2019 95,500 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 92,623 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 92,623 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 89,132 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 89,132 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 86,769 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 83,261 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 77,319 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 77,319 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 76,208 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 72,135 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 67,381 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 54,377 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 49,827 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 49,694 miles

Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering rack repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 44,252 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 44,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

steering rack mount rattling but steering rack still secure

Pass 10 Sep 2007 38,005 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 28,567 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

small hole in o/s/f headlight

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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YY53 BWL is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YY53 BWL, 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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YY53 BWL is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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