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SP54 OBL

2004 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

66,707 mi
Last recorded66,707 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 OBL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 66,707 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 66,707 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 65,056 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 65,056 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2023 61,721 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 58,805 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 56,867 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 55,721 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 53,104 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 50,672 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 50,672 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 47,629 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both windscreen wiper blades torn

slight noise from nearside front when wheel is rotated

Pass 5 May 2016 42,226 miles

towball not fitted at time of test

Front tyres worn/wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 May 2016 42,222 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint between balljoint and hub (2.5.A.1c)

Front tyres worn/wearing on inner edges

towball not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Aug 2015 41,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2015 41,183 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 39,951 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 38,371 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

slight noise when nearside front wheel is rotated

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 29 Aug 2013 38,371 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

slight noise when nearside front wheel is rotated

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 19 Sep 2012 33,922 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

battery insecure

slight noise from nearside front when wheel is rotated

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 21 Sep 2011 31,184 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 29,052 miles

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

scraping noise from both rear and nearside front wheels when rotated

slight play nearside steering arm

Pass 20 Aug 2009 25,401 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 19 Aug 2009 25,401 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 29 Sep 2008 21,359 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 15,043 miles

alloy wheel rims chipped

Fail 31 Aug 2007 15,043 miles

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

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

alloy wheel rims chipped

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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SP54 OBL is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SP54 OBL, 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 SP54 OBL registered?

SP54 OBL is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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