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YY53 DLJ

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,522 mi
Last recorded129,522 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 DLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 129,522 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sills corroded

Fail 20 May 2026 129,521 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sills corroded

Pass 20 May 2025 128,463 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 127,454 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 126,283 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 May 2022 125,074 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 May 2022 125,074 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2021 123,614 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Mar 2021 123,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Mar 2020 122,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2019 121,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Mar 2019 121,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2018 120,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 120,223 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 119,043 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 117,563 miles

Small Amount Of Internal Free Play In Steering Rack.

Fail 23 Feb 2016 117,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Small Amount Of Internal Free Play In Steering Rack.

Pass 14 Mar 2015 115,608 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes Require Attention.

Fail 13 Mar 2015 115,607 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes Require Attention.

Pass 1 Mar 2014 112,789 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 112,788 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 109,616 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 109,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 105,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 86,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 86,626 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 70,586 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 70,586 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 64,532 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 64,532 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 56,754 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

when reversing in full right hand lock creaking noise from front of car

Pass 8 Nov 2007 49,417 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 41,467 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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YY53 DLJ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YY53 DLJ, 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 DLJ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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