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DG04 HCE

2004 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

103,031 mi
Last recorded103,031 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 HCE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 103,031 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 103,031 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 95,865 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 95,864 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 91,590 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 91,590 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 86,827 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 86,827 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 80,615 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 75,096 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 67,345 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 67,345 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 63,029 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 57,117 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 53,204 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 47,854 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 42,543 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 36,327 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 31,609 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 26,517 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 19,292 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 19,292 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 15,259 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 11,734 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 8,609 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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DG04 HCE is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DG04 HCE, 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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DG04 HCE is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 March 2004.

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