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DF04 AVG

2004 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

60,286 mi
Last recorded60,286 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 AVG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 60,286 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH, Nearside/Offside ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Splits & cuts edges & between treads, No cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Splits & cuts edges & between treads, No cord visible also nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 60,286 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH, Nearside/Offside ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Splits & cuts edges & between treads, No cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Splits & cuts edges & between treads, No cord visible also nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 58,903 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear, Nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack as knocking noise internally (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 58,902 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear, Nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack as knocking noise internally (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 56,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 52,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 50,277 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 49,079 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 47,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 44,544 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 44,544 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 42,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in tread

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 42,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in tread

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 41,086 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perished

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Dec 2015 37,571 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 37,571 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 35,508 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 34,393 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 33,400 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 32,215 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 5 Dec 2011 32,215 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 30,049 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 30,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 28,430 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 25,955 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 21,836 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 17,737 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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DF04 AVG is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DF04 AVG, 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 DF04 AVG registered?

DF04 AVG is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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