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NL54 GCZ

2004 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

101,769 mi
Last recorded101,769 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 GCZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 101,769 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 101,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 96,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Aug 2024 96,841 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2023 92,384 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 87,476 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 87,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 81,948 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 79,528 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 76,693 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 73,276 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads look to be wearing thin but they are not clearly visible during test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 73,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to the outer sidewall of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner portion of the tread area of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner & outer edges of the tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads look to be wearing thin but they are not clearly visible during test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 68,896 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 65,443 miles

Ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S TRACKRODS (2.2.B.1f)

Rear TYRES PERISHED

Pass 9 Dec 2015 61,665 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 57,108 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 50,424 miles

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

nearside and offside front coil springs slightly corroded

offside rear coil spring slightly corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2013 50,359 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside and offside front coil springs slightly corroded

offside rear coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2012 43,635 miles

nearside and offside front coil springs slightly corroded

offside rear coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2011 40,336 miles

nearside and offside front coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2010 34,982 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 31,128 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 25,711 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 19,812 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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NL54 GCZ is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc 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 NL54 GCZ, 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 NL54 GCZ registered?

NL54 GCZ is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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