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FM53 EKL

2004 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,635 mi
Last recorded135,635 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 EKL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 135,635 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 121,022 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 108,648 miles

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

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

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

large chunk of tyre missing on sidewall n/s/f

Fail 20 Jan 2010 108,645 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

large chunk of tyre missing on sidewall n/s/f

Pass 15 Jan 2009 95,037 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 83,543 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 83,543 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 71,998 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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FM53 EKL is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM53 EKL, 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 FM53 EKL registered?

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

Is FM53 EKL safe to buy?

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