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M5 LYB

2004 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,844 mi
Last recorded58,844 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 LYB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 58,844 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ITEMS ON MIRROR ()

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 57,224 miles

Fuel cap O-ring cracking

Fail 10 Jan 2025 57,224 miles

Fuel cap O-ring cracking

Nearside Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour wing (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour wing (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 56,015 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 54,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 54,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 53,371 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 53,371 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 51,181 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 47,312 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 47,312 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2018 43,289 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 40,941 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 38,347 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 34,564 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 31,235 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 26,640 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 21,091 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 19,809 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 16,630 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 13,743 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 11,869 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 11,859 miles

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

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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M5 LYB is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M5 LYB, 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 M5 LYB registered?

M5 LYB is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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