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BJ53 FNF

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

161,810 mi
Last recorded161,810 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 FNF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 161,810 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 161,795 miles

Front Power steering component modification unsafe rack mounting cracked (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2023 147,902 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 147,902 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 137,598 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 123,433 miles

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 116,768 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 114,631 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 110,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 106,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 100,839 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 100,839 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 96,883 miles
Pass 20 May 2012 93,428 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 87,218 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre mishaping

slight play in both front droplinks

Fail 26 Aug 2011 87,218 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre mishaping

slight play in both front droplinks

Pass 9 Sep 2010 71,744 miles

front and rear tyres differant makes

front discs lipped

front pads wearing low

front tyres wearing low on tread

minor chips in windscreen

rear pads wearing low

wear showing in front drop links

Fail 9 Sep 2010 71,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front and rear tyres differant makes

front discs lipped

front pads wearing low

front tyres wearing low on tread

minor chips in windscreen

rear pads wearing low

wear showing in front drop links

Pass 16 Sep 2009 56,039 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 44,953 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 37,818 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 31,454 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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BJ53 FNF is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BJ53 FNF, 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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BJ53 FNF is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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