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BW04 LXN

2004 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

67,955 mi
Last recorded67,955 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 LXN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 67,955 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 65,286 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 65,280 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component insecure (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 63,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 63,542 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 62,231 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 61,465 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 60,791 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 57,688 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 50,093 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 48,977 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 48,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 47,433 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 46,319 miles

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

casings on front tyres perished but no ply or cords exposed

Fail 21 Jun 2013 46,319 miles

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

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

all tyre casings perished

Pass 22 Jun 2012
Fail 14 Jun 2012 44,454 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 41,982 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 38,562 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 38,562 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 32,746 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 31,249 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearin on inside edge

Fail 2 Apr 2009 31,249 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearin on inside edge

Pass 20 Mar 2008 23,904 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 21,284 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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BW04 LXN is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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 BW04 LXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW04 LXN registered?

BW04 LXN is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is BW04 LXN safe to buy?

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