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LY53 UZE

2004 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

97,485 mi
Last recorded97,485 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 UZE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 97,485 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 96,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT 0518, 225/45/17 - Nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT 0518, 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 96,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT 0518, 225/45/17 - Nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT 0518, 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 95,169 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 91,880 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 86,487 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 84,552 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 83,663 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 79,433 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 73,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.64mm inner side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 68,813 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres have slight cracking in treaded area

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

top engine stabilizer bar mounting worn

underside support bar has 2 fixings missing not likely to fall off

Fail 4 Nov 2016 68,813 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres have slight cracking in treaded area

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

top engine stabilizer bar mounting worn

underside support bar has 2 fixings missing not likely to fall off

Pass 16 Sep 2015 67,615 miles

n/s/rear wheel slight damage

Fail 8 Sep 2015 67,615 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

n/s/rear wheel slight damage

Pass 24 Sep 2014 65,540 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 65,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 64,719 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 64,718 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front tyre has various cuts in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside rear tyre has wear on inner edge and also nail in tread

Offside front tyre has wear on inner edge

Offside rear tyre has wear on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2013 61,614 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 61,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

knocking detected whilst steering on full lock but no play in suspension or driveshafts

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 15 Mar 2012 55,240 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 52,354 miles

n/s/f tyre wall have cuts

o/s/f lence damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2011 52,342 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre wall have cuts

o/s/f front side lence damage

Pass 12 Feb 2010 47,327 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 39,310 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 39,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 33,451 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 26,133 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 26,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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LY53 UZE is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LY53 UZE, 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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LY53 UZE is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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