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BJ53 UFX

2003 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,669 mi
Last recorded161,669 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 UFX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 161,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 153,120 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 152,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has small cut in sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2014 140,339 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 140,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 128,586 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 128,586 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 116,420 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 107,187 miles

exhaust centre section cracked/getting weak - recommned weld repair

front brake discs worn

front tyres slight wearing inner edges

n/s/r wheel rim dented

some play in n/s/f ball joint - recommend replace

some separating to front wishbones inner bushes

Fail 28 Sep 2011 107,187 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust centre section cracked/getting weak - recommned weld repair

front brake discs worn

front tyres slight wearing inner edges

n/s/r wheel rim dented

some play in n/s/f ball joint - recommend replace

some separating to front wishbones inner bushes

Pass 24 Aug 2010 94,510 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/f wheel rim dented

possible slight play in n/s/f ball joint

some steering rod/rack play

top engine stabiliser bush split

Fail 17 Aug 2010 94,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

top engine stabiliser bush split

front brake discs worn

n/s/f wheel rim dented

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

possible slight play in n/s/f ball joint

some steering rod/rack play

Pass 3 Aug 2009 81,613 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 70,314 miles

front wishbones bushes starting to seperate

lips/wear to front brake discs

slight play to both steering rods

Pass 20 Sep 2007 57,262 miles

both front wishbones bushes starting to seperate

front tyres wear edges

Pass 29 Sep 2006 44,821 miles

no. plates stuck over illegal plates.

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 UFX is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ53 UFX, 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 UFX is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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