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BT53 NFY

2003 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,104 mi
Last recorded105,104 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 NFY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2022 105,104 miles

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

Front Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 103,559 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 93,149 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 86,775 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 84,832 miles

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

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 84,701 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 79,214 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 72,830 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 70,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 68,318 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 63,091 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 59,593 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 54,312 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 50,662 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 50,660 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 43,047 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 43,047 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 35,512 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 35,512 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 34,837 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 28,399 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 23,013 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 23,013 miles

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

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

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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BT53 NFY is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BT53 NFY, 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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BT53 NFY is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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