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FD04 XZL

2004 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,322 mi
Last recorded118,322 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 XZL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 118,322 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 May 2026 118,318 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 117,629 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 116,416 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 116,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 115,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2023 115,302 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2022 113,231 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2021 111,425 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 111,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 May 2020 110,899 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 108,874 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 106,596 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable both becoming worn (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 14 May 2018 106,596 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 104,979 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 102,053 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 100,477 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 95,956 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 89,138 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 81,324 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 77,628 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 72,735 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2009 63,862 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 52,595 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advise front wiper blades smearing screen slightly and splitting on edges. advise satellite mounting in swept area of screen but not obstructing vision

Pass 14 May 2007 47,581 miles

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

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

frnt brake discs worn

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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FD04 XZL is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FD04 XZL, 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 FD04 XZL registered?

FD04 XZL is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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