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EK04 LEF

2004 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

145,012 mi
Last recorded145,012 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 LEF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 145,012 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body rust

Pass 28 Aug 2023 140,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body rust

Pass 2 Sep 2022 135,871 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 135,871 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2021 129,739 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 124,281 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edges and outer face on both sides New discs rqd (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle support bushes worn on axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 124,281 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Casing showing outer wall to tread area (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Casing showing outer wall to tread area (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edges and outer face on both sides New discs rqd (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle support bushes worn on axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 115,980 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 104,690 miles

Nearside Front tyre 225/45r17-91y scrubbed inner edge and just 1.6 / 2mm legal

Offside Front scrubbed to inner edge 225/45r17-91y just 3mm legal

Fail 13 Aug 2018 104,690 miles

Nearside Front tyre 225/45r17-91y scrubbed inner edge and just 1.6 / 2mm legal

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

Offside Front scrubbed to inner edge 225/45r17-91y just 3mm legal

Pass 29 Aug 2017 93,233 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 93,222 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 86,569 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 82,422 miles

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

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

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

both front inner track ends have slight play

Fail 9 Nov 2015 82,422 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

both front inner track ends have slight play

Pass 17 Nov 2014 74,968 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 74,968 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 73,581 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 73,579 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 65,201 miles

both front tyres worn very low on inner edge (renewel and tracking advised)

front brake discs ridged (renewel advised)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 56,715 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 50,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 50,315 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 45,094 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 45,094 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 36,489 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 27,492 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 19,066 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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EK04 LEF is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 EK04 LEF, 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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EK04 LEF is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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