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BG53 OSM

2003 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,836 mi
Last recorded165,836 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 OSM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 165,836 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 165,804 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 142,430 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 142,430 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 131,879 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 125,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 119,432 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 115,670 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 110,115 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 106,944 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 97,838 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 90,993 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 90,980 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 84,123 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2010 77,036 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 66,387 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 56,876 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 52,173 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 52,173 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 39,671 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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BG53 OSM is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG53 OSM, 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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BG53 OSM is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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