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OV53VLA
2003 VOLVO C70
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2435cc
General Information
- Registration OV53VLA
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model C70
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2435cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
19
Passes
8
Failures
70.37%
Pass Rate
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87 Total Defects Recorded
8 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 109,812 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Fuel filter very corroded
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
9 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 106,821 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Coil spring corroded o/s/r, o/s/f, n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- exhaust system corroded
- Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.2 (c))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
11 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 104,420 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre wearing inner tread
- exhaust system corroded
- Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.2 (c))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
5 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 104,380 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- exhaust system corroded
- Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.2 (c))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front tyre wearing inner tread
- Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 102,553 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
9 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,310 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
10 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 98,099 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
9 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,706 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
3 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,692 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- offside front fog light not working
3 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 93,691 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- offside front fog light not working
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
26 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,400 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
25 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 91,381 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
4 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,875 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
31 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,041 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2016 29 Jun 202624 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,827 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2015 29 Jun 202626 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,622 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2014 29 Jun 202626 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 74,622 MI
29 Jun 202626 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,321 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
26 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 68,321 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
2 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,458 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2011 29 Jun 20262 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 59,458 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
10 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 53,232 MI
29 Jun 202610 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,232 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2010 29 Jun 20266 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,692 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2009 29 Jun 20265 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,654 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2008 29 Jun 20262 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 39,644 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 33,363 MI
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OV53VLA was registered on 2003-10-22
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