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FM53 NLO

2004 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,652 mi
Last recorded147,652 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 NLO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 147,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 143,635 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/r inner wheel rim small damage

Fail 5 Jul 2025 143,635 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/r inner wheel rim small damage

Pass 6 Jan 2024 129,908 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside edge and misshaped 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 116,305 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 114,498 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 114,498 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 112,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge [3mm centre]

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge/worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Reverse light not working

Pass 23 Dec 2019 110,695 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 23 Dec 2019 110,695 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Dec 2018 108,153 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Dec 2018 108,153 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Dec 2017 105,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Dec 2017 105,591 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Dec 2016 101,178 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 96,141 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 92,421 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 92,412 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 88,278 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 82,991 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 73,851 miles

slight play in both inner steering arm joints

Pass 21 Dec 2010 64,753 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 64,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 56,372 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 56,372 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 46,268 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 35,988 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 26,104 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 NLO is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NLO, 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 NLO is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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