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68 MPX

2004 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,249 mi
Last recorded78,249 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration68 MPX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 78,249 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Parking brake requirements only just met. (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 72,753 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Steering system lightly rubbing Tyres rub slightly on full lock. (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 67,405 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing Slight rub on full lock. (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight knock/play from steering column.

Fail 5 Apr 2024 67,402 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing Slight rub on full lock. (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight knock/play from steering column.

Pass 27 Mar 2023 59,169 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 59,161 miles

Exhaust system insecure Tail pipe mounts broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2022 52,491 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 52,470 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2021 48,599 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 46,995 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 46,980 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 46,837 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 46,171 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 6 May 2015 43,717 miles

fuel cap seal cracked and perished

minor movement rear axle mounting bushes

rear brake discs corroded

windscreen has scratches but not restrictive to view

Pass 7 Jun 2014 40,467 miles

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

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

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

cracks in tread roots n/s front and o/s rear

Pass 5 Jun 2013 36,713 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 36,713 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

park brake travel

Pass 14 Mar 2012 32,134 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 27,144 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 19,663 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 13,948 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 12,914 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 9,093 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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68 MPX is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 66,484 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 68 MPX, 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 22 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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68 MPX is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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