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KO53 EBU

2004 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,099 mi
Last recorded94,099 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 EBU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 94,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively minimum thickness (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 89,101 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 86,110 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 84,770 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 84,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 82,156 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 78,387 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 78,387 miles

Offside Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 74,878 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 74,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 73,196 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 73,196 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 68,841 miles

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

slight creaking from front suspension

Pass 9 Jun 2012 61,990 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 61,635 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 57,712 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 55,945 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 55,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 51,908 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 51,907 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

offside & nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Jun 2007 43,744 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 43,744 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 37,378 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 37,378 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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
Full Volvo C70 reliability report

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KO53 EBU is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KO53 EBU, 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 KO53 EBU registered?

KO53 EBU is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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