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OW53 WTX

2004 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,489 mi
Last recorded143,489 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 WTX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 143,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 140,364 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake pedal has long travel although efficiency good (1.2.1 (c))

reverse lamps not working

Fail 25 Oct 2023 140,364 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake pedal has long travel although efficiency good (1.2.1 (c))

reverse lamps not working

Pass 25 Oct 2022 136,457 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 130,072 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake pedal feels long / spongy (1.2.1 (c))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 18 Sep 2020 124,292 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Top engine stabiliser bush worn

Fail 14 Sep 2020 124,114 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar attachment defective (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Top engine stabiliser bush worn

Pass 30 Mar 2019 115,172 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake has only just met % requires attention

Pass 29 Mar 2018 106,105 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 95,985 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 85,942 miles

all brake discs some rust

coolant bottle leaking

n/s/f trim adrift

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 79,233 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 79,233 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 69,885 miles

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

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust mounts poor

Fail 20 Feb 2014 69,808 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust mounts poor

Fail 21 Feb 2013 59,778 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear discs corroded

rear xhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2013 59,778 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear discs corroded

rear xhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2012 50,601 miles

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

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

n/s head lamp lense damaged but not effecting beam image

slight damage to o/s front sill

slight freeplay at steering wheel

Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,902 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 41,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 36,089 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 31,433 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 23,897 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 18,229 miles

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

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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OW53 WTX is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OW53 WTX, 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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OW53 WTX is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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