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OE04 FLG

2004 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

82,560 mi
Last recorded82,560 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 FLG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 82,560 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 81,129 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 81,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Stop block missing from suspension arm (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure retread tyre inner side wall multiple tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 80,000 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Mar 2024 80,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle stop lock shim partially detached bonded back on (5.2.3 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Mar 2023 79,446 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 79,446 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 77,222 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 77,221 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 74,489 miles

imbalance between parking brakes - advise investigation

steering lock not functioning

various body/bumper damage

windscreen damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2021 74,488 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

imbalance between parking brakes - advise investigation

steering lock not functioning

various body/bumper damage

windscreen damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2020 74,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 73,034 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 71,200 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 71,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 69,565 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 65,605 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 64,274 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 64,274 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 62,491 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 60,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 60,467 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 56,470 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 56,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 54,177 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 54,163 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 52,167 miles

Nearside & Offside front brake discs slightly worn.

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 49,943 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 46,363 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 46,363 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 38,486 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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OE04 FLG is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 OE04 FLG, 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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OE04 FLG is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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