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LR04 SYH

2004 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

89,409 mi
Last recorded89,409 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 SYH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 89,409 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

wiper blades split on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2024 87,689 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 87,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 86,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread cracking and edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 84,457 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 84,447 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 80,374 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 80,065 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 80,065 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 77,812 miles

Nearside Front Rack mount

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre inner side wall split

Fail 11 Dec 2019 77,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Rack mount

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pads low

Offside Rear Tyre inner side wall split

Pass 14 Nov 2018 72,251 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 72,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225x45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 17 Nov 2017 65,228 miles

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

coolant leak

Pass 2 Jun 2017 628,785 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 24 May 2016 61,466 miles

Rear exhaust mount corroded

engine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 23 May 2016 61,466 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount corroded

engine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 21 May 2015 59,883 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 59,846 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 59,845 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

all brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 31 May 2013 58,358 miles

n/s front tyre close to wear indicators and inner edge worn thin

n/s rear tyre outer wall in very poor condition - no cords exposed but advise replace

o/s front tyre outer edge worn thin

Fail 30 May 2013 58,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre close to wear indicators and inner edge worn thin

n/s rear tyre outer wall in very poor condition - no cords exposed but advise replace

o/s front tyre outer edge worn thin

Pass 22 May 2012 53,033 miles

n/s rear tyre outer wall in poor condition - advise replace

Pass 9 May 2011 46,152 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyre treads on the legal limit

slight play in both front anti-roll bar drop links

Pass 2 Jul 2010 38,985 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 38,746 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 36,147 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 34,489 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 26,477 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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LR04 SYH is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 LR04 SYH, 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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LR04 SYH is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 2 May 2004.

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