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YY53 FRV

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,225 mi
Last recorded137,225 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 137,225 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 132,159 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 124,404 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine bay and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jun 2015 113,504 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

O/S/F Tyre Has Deep Cut But Not Showing Cord

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 113,504 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

O/S/F Tyre Has Deep Cut But Not Showing Cord

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 101,295 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 101,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 83,575 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 71,835 miles

rear brakes corroded and noisy

Fail 30 Jun 2012 71,834 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

knock on front suspension

rear brakes corroded and noisy

Fail 1 Jun 2012 71,804 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

n/s front tyre damaged on side wall

o/s front tyre damaged on side wall

Pass 13 Jun 2011 70,865 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 70,849 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 67,299 miles

o/s/f tyre has large chunk out of the sidewall but no cord is visable

Pass 10 Jun 2009 57,419 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 57,416 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 43,816 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 35,073 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 FRV is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FRV, 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 FRV is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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