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YY53 EAJ

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

132,454 mi
Last recorded132,454 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 132,454 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear chassis legs corroded

Slight corrosion on floor pan and sills

Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately Steering rack mounting welded repair (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 132,220 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated 2nd catch slightly damaged (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately bracket welded (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 132,209 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to inner and outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to inner and outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated 2 nd catch slightly damaged (3.1 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately mounting bracket welded to steering rack (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake performance effort low

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 130,439 miles

General surface rust underside of car

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 128,692 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coolant level lamp on

Fail 4 Oct 2021 128,685 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant level lamp on

Pass 23 Sep 2020 128,080 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 128,079 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both sides inner arches (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 126,928 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

o/s h/lamp glass stonechipped

Fail 12 Aug 2019 126,928 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

o/s h/lamp glass stonechipped

Pass 4 Sep 2018 125,439 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 125,439 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 118,630 miles

N/S Front tyre wearing on inner tread & has a slight flat spot in tread

Oil leak From engine ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 118,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted Inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

N/S Front tyre wearing on inner tread & has a slight flat spot in tread

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak From engine ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 110,591 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 105,997 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 99,931 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 93,596 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 88,996 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 84,754 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 84,754 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 79,764 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 79,645 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front headlamp wiper rubbers split

front suspension creaky

Pass 22 Jul 2009 73,479 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 73,476 miles

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 68,460 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 68,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 60,345 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 43,612 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 EAJ is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 EAJ, 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 EAJ is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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