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KC54 KAY

2004 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

98,674 mi
Last recorded98,674 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 KAY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2025 98,674 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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 Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 96,257 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 93,021 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 93,021 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 92,608 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 91,512 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED ( Advise replacement ASAP) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 91,510 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED ( Advise replacement ASAP) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 90,738 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 90,736 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 90,071 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 90,052 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 88,897 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 86,631 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 84,028 miles

front suspension knock present no faults found at time of test.

handbrake travel on limit.

Fail 28 Sep 2016 84,026 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front suspension knock present no faults found at time of test.

handbrake travel on limit.

Pass 2 Oct 2015 73,592 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 71,588 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 63,298 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 11 Jan 2012 60,499 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 56,640 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 56,640 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 49,455 miles

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

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

slight play in both inner rack ends

very slight play in both front anti-roll bar drop links

Pass 7 Oct 2008 41,364 miles

nails in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Fail 7 Oct 2008 41,364 miles

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

nails in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 12 Oct 2007 32,994 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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KC54 KAY is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KC54 KAY, 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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KC54 KAY is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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