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CF53 SEY

2004 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,251 mi
Last recorded64,251 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 SEY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 64,251 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 64,209 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 64,209 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2018 61,698 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 61,698 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 51,843 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 43,706 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 43,706 miles

Centre Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 36,244 miles

steering rack repaired

Fail 3 Mar 2015 36,244 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

steering rack repaired

Fail 27 Feb 2015 36,224 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

DEEP CRACKS + CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT NEARSIDE + OFFSIDE REAR TYRES

rear exhaust mounting corroded away

Pass 31 Jan 2014 32,737 miles

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

O,S,F TYRE 2ML AND SMOOTH INSIDE

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 32,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

O,S,F TYRE 2ML AND SMOOTH INSIDE

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 29,823 miles

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

SOME DETERIORATION OF OUTER WALLS OF BOTH REAR TYRES (SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 26,693 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING THIN INSIDE EDGE

N,S,R TYRE OUTER WALL DETERIATED

Pass 9 Feb 2011 23,490 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 23,490 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

SMALL CUT OUTER WALL OF N/S FRONT TYRE (TYRE CORDS NOT EXPOSED)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 20,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 18,035 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 14,108 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 10,225 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE 2-3MM.ONLY

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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CF53 SEY is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CF53 SEY, 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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What year was CF53 SEY registered?

CF53 SEY is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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