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V55 DJW

2004 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,700 mi
Last recorded89,700 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 DJW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 89,700 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 89,245 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 89,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 86,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 86,957 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested due too faulty switch (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam switch problem (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam switch problem (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working due to switch (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 84,625 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 84,625 miles

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2021 83,226 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded upper/lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 82,037 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 81,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2018 80,342 miles

Offside jacking point damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm front bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 80,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside jacking point damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm front bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 78,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 78,562 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 76,507 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 72,316 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 67,598 miles

both rack boots twisted

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Dec 2013 62,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 58,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 55,557 miles

slight run out on front brake discs

Pass 20 Dec 2010 49,950 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 43,149 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 35,047 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 28,701 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 21,138 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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V55 DJW is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V55 DJW, 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 V55 DJW registered?

V55 DJW is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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