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BT53 NGF

2003 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,240 mi
Last recorded61,240 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo C7069,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 NGF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2016 61,240 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 58,411 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 54,322 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

slight play in either rack end ball joints or steering uj.

Pass 24 May 2014 54,322 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

slight play in either rack end ball joints or steering uj.

Pass 16 May 2013 50,250 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 50,249 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 46,629 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 40,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 40,252 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 34,861 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 30,451 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 30,448 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

both front wishbone bushes have slight movement

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 29 Oct 2008 28,669 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 22,032 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2006 15,686 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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BT53 NGF is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BT53 NGF, 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 NGF is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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