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OW53 WTZ

2004 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,550 mi
Last recorded51,550 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 WTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 51,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 50,339 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 50,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 46,789 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 46,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction sunvisor broken (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) in both sides ()

Pass 8 Mar 2018 42,777 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 42,306 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 42,269 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 41,971 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 41,632 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 41,632 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and tread cracking

Pass 12 May 2012 40,841 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres tread out of shape on inner edges

imbalance on front brakes

rear brake pads low

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 37,790 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 33,245 miles

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

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

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

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

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall not showing corads

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 May 2009 28,752 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 20,314 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 14,280 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 14,173 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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OW53 WTZ is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OW53 WTZ, 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 OW53 WTZ registered?

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

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