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CSZ 1018

2004 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

133,277 mi
Last recorded133,277 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSZ 1018
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 133,277 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 129,633 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 129,633 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 122,225 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 115,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and starting to wear on edge slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Dec 2022 115,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and starting to wear on edge slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2021 112,843 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 110,211 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 110,211 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 102,009 miles

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

slight movement detected in the nearside steering rack inner joint

slight movement in the nearside front steering rack grummet/bracket

Fail 21 May 2019 102,009 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

slight movement detected in the nearside steering rack inner joint

slight movement in the nearside front steering rack grummet/bracket

Pass 7 Jun 2018 89,784 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 84,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

noise from suspension/steering

Fail 25 May 2017 84,298 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

noise from suspension/steering

Pass 20 May 2016 78,140 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 73,821 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 21 May 2015 73,819 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear box tail pipe hangers broken

Pass 22 May 2014 67,070 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 61,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front bumper damaged

Fail 20 May 2013 61,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front bumper damaged

Pass 23 May 2012 56,295 miles

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

osr tyre has some deep cuts

signs of front wheels touching on lock

Pass 18 May 2011 51,704 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 45,955 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 39,150 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 31,992 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 25,111 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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CSZ 1018 is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2004 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 66,484 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CSZ 1018, 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 CSZ 1018 registered?

CSZ 1018 is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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