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DC53 ESO

2004 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

59,102 mi
Last recorded59,102 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 ESO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 59,102 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 58,920 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 57,717 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 57,369 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 50,645 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 43,150 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 41,007 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 40,991 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 38,238 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 32,037 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 30,287 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 25,608 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 22,252 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 16,397 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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DC53 ESO is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DC53 ESO, 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 DC53 ESO registered?

DC53 ESO is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is DC53 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC53 ESO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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