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MC53 AJV

2004 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,260 mi
Last recorded85,260 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 AJV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 85,260 miles

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

FRONT & REAR SHOCKABSORBERS REDUCED EFFORT

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 85,260 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

FRONT & REAR SHOCKABSORBERS REDUCED EFFORT

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 77,795 miles

Rear axle bushes perishing/cracking

Rear tyre at n/s perishing/cracking

Rear tyre at o/s wearing uneven on inner edge

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Steering rack gaiter loose at n/s

Fail 3 Jun 2019 77,795 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear axle bushes perishing/cracking

Rear tyre at n/s perishing/cracking

Rear tyre at o/s wearing uneven on inner edge

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Steering rack gaiter loose at n/s

Pass 4 Jun 2018 70,351 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 67,692 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 67,962 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 63,696 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 58,749 miles

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

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

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

top engine mounting worn

Pass 3 Mar 2015 58,749 miles

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

top engine mounting worn

Pass 25 Feb 2014 53,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

bulb warning light on

n/s/f door mirror cracked

n/s/f stearing stop slightly insecure

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and slight cuts on inner side wall

n/s/r tyre has slight cut on outer side wall

slight damage n/s/f wheel / rim

stearing lock inoperative

Fail 25 Feb 2014 53,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

bulb warning light on

n/s/f door mirror cracked

n/s/f stearing stop slightly insecure

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and slight cuts on outer side wall

n/s/r tyre has slight cut on outer side wall

slight damage n/s/f wheel / rim

stearing lock inoperative

Pass 27 Feb 2013 47,265 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front reg plate cracked

n/s/r tyre as cut to outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight movement in rear axle bushes

slight play in n/s/f steering

Fail 27 Feb 2013 47,265 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front reg plate cracked

n/s/r tyre as cut to outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight movement in rear axle bushes

slight play in n/s/f steering

Pass 8 Mar 2012 40,211 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 40,211 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 31,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 16,409 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 10,342 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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MC53 AJV is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MC53 AJV, 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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MC53 AJV is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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