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KS53 VLD

2004 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,102 mi
Last recorded60,102 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 VLD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 60,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 59,667 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 59,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 59,001 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 57,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective at the exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 53,591 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 53,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 52,799 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 48,158 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 47,734 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 47,734 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 45,206 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 45,204 miles

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

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2018 39,533 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 39,262 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 39,262 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 38,576 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 37,746 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 36,488 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 35,121 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 33,555 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 31,024 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 31,014 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 27,596 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 22,777 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 17,928 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 13,763 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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KS53 VLD is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KS53 VLD, 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 KS53 VLD registered?

KS53 VLD is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is KS53 VLD safe to buy?

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