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AB04 LAR

2004 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,937 mi
Last recorded143,937 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB04 LAR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 143,937 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 138,130 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axel bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2025 138,130 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axel bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 133,223 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Nearside and Offside rear **Advise replacement** (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 133,223 miles

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

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Nearside and Offside rear **Advise replacement** (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear fuel filter insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2023 128,772 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside front tyre perished

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear fuel filter insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2022 124,650 miles

Road springs corroded

Nail in Nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear suspension bushes split

Pass 11 Mar 2021 118,875 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear suspension bushes starting to split

Road springs corroded

Stone chip in Nearside headlight

Fail 11 Mar 2021 118,871 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear suspension bushes starting to split

Road springs corroded

Stone chip in Nearside headlight

Pass 26 Mar 2020 118,205 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Road springs corroded

Stone chip in Nearside headlight

Pass 22 Dec 2018 114,706 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 114,675 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 110,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' damage greater than 40mm but not effecting drivers view of road (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 108,025 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 108,022 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 104,797 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 98,602 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 78,725 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 53,283 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 53,283 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 24,113 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 20,973 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 15,064 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 11,465 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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AB04 LAR is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AB04 LAR, 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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AB04 LAR is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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