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FM53 EKK

2004 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

93,803 mi
Last recorded93,803 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 EKK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 93,803 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in joints ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lenses cracked no moisture present (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 89,991 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 89,991 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 89,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

rear exhaust mounting weak

slight play in both rack ends

Fail 12 Jun 2018 89,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

rear exhaust mounting weak

slight play in both rack ends

Fail 8 Feb 2018 89,469 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015
Fail 19 Jun 2015

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in front suspension arm

Pass 5 Apr 2013 83,673 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid resevoir damp

Slight deterioration in offside front lower arm front bush

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Apr 2013 83,670 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Power steering fluid resevoir damp

Slight deterioration in offside front lower arm front bush

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Mar 2012 75,720 miles

Both front tyres very worn on outer edges

Both front tyres wearing close to wear bar indicators

Nearside wiper blade split on edge

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Mar 2012 75,720 miles

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

Both front tyres very worn on outer edges

Both front tyres wearing close to wear bar indicators

Nearside wiper blade split on edge

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Mar 2011 68,880 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 68,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f lower arm bushes worn slightly

some play present in steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2010 63,384 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 53,694 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 53,694 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 44,888 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 30,264 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 30,264 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FM53 EKK is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FM53 EKK, 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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FM53 EKK is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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