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M55 CLU

2004 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

53,798 mi
Last recorded53,798 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 CLU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 53,798 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 52,215 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 51,597 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 50,904 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 49,824 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 48,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 47,894 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 47,892 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 46,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 46,905 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 45,183 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 45,183 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 42,896 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 40,557 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 38,573 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 36,898 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 34,820 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 30,224 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 30,224 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 27,496 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 27,496 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 23,614 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 19,018 miles

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

slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 17 Sep 2007 12,219 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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M55 CLU is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M55 CLU, 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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M55 CLU is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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