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RK53 OLC

2004 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,794 mi
Last recorded53,794 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 OLC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 53,794 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 53,438 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 53,291 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 53,009 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on edges

slight play rack

Fail 25 Oct 2022 53,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on edges

slight play rack

Pass 27 Oct 2021 52,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight play steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2020 52,540 miles

All four tyres cracking and worn on edges

Bulb warning, coolant level and service light illuminate on the dash

Offside rear, outer side light intermittently not functioning

Slight play in both front inner steering joints

Fail 28 Oct 2020 52,540 miles

All four tyres cracking and worn on edges

Bulb warning, coolant level and service light illuminate on the dash

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside rear, outer side light intermittently not functioning

Slight play in both front inner steering joints

Pass 31 Oct 2019 52,428 miles

osr tyre + both front tyres worn on edges

slight play rack

Pass 26 Oct 2018 52,244 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges + cracking

nsr secondary side light inop

osf fog light inop

slight play rack

Pass 6 Oct 2016 50,110 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Oct 2015 47,831 miles

slight play o/s track rod end rear pads very low

Pass 17 Sep 2014 45,030 miles

engine light on

slight play rack

Pass 30 Sep 2013 43,083 miles

both front anti roll bar link rods slight play

both front lower ball joints slight play

o/s steering arm slight play

Pass 4 Sep 2012 39,575 miles

slight play steering rack rear tyres very on limit

Pass 23 Sep 2011 35,315 miles

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

both rear tyres inner side walls cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2009 23,831 miles

front discs lipped

osr tyre very much on limit

Pass 8 Oct 2008 20,440 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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RK53 OLC is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RK53 OLC, 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 RK53 OLC registered?

RK53 OLC is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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