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DSZ 6503

2004 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

98,858 mi
Last recorded98,858 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSZ 6503
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 98,858 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 98,815 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 98,768 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 96,029 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 85,788 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 82,782 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component bottle / pipes ? (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 82,780 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box to mid section joint ( clamp snapped ?) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component bottle / pipes ? (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 76,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre - uneven tread wear + screw in tread.

Offside Rear Tyre - nail in tread.

Park brake lever - long travel.

Fail 20 Jun 2018 76,847 miles

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

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Park brake lever - long travel.

Nearside Rear Tyre - uneven tread wear + screw in tread.

Offside Rear Tyre - nail in tread.

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 71,645 miles

Offside Front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure but prevents the ingress of dirt

Fail 6 Feb 2017 71,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure but prevents the ingress of dirt

Pass 10 Feb 2016 66,823 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 66,823 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 63,194 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre tread low 3mm

o/s/r tyre bald on inner and slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Feb 2014 58,139 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 51,828 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 45,578 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 40,008 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 40,003 miles

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

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

advise front(both sides)brake discs pitted/worn

advise rear(both sides)brake discs pitted/worn

Fail 6 Feb 2010 34,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 34,387 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 29,631 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 29,631 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 24,993 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 21,249 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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DSZ 6503 is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DSZ 6503, 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 DSZ 6503 registered?

DSZ 6503 is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 June 2004.

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