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DF04 XMS

2004 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,944 mi
Last recorded102,944 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 102,944 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 102,886 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2022 102,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyre perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front and rear bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes perishing/coming unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front track rod ends slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroding.

Pass 22 Nov 2021 101,910 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror glass missing.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm front and rear bushes perishing/coming unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front track rod ends. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 101,910 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror glass missing.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm front and rear bushes perishing/coming unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front track rod ends. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 101,877 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front. ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroding at rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroding.

Pass 20 Nov 2019 101,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 101,787 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 100,721 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 100,721 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 97,725 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has slightly reduced damping effect.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs lightly corroding. (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 97,725 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber has slightly reduced damping effect.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake discs corroded. (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs lightly corroding. (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 91,324 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and worn out of shape on inside edge

Fail 8 Nov 2016 91,324 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre perished and worn out of shape on inside edge

Pass 20 Nov 2015 78,560 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 71,032 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 69,159 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 67,450 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 65,872 miles

Both front braking disc's are worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 65,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front braking disc's are worn

Child seat fitted O/S/R

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 61,426 miles

Both front brake disc's wearing low

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 61,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both front brake disc's wearing low

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 50,435 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 40,740 miles

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 13 Nov 2007 33,968 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 22,121 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 XMS is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DF04 XMS, 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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DF04 XMS is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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