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WD53 BBN

2004 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

109,484 mi
Last recorded109,484 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 BBN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 109,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 May 2026 109,480 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 May 2025 102,702 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 102,702 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 96,831 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 LED's not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid leak from around the tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage and tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2023 94,702 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 90,804 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s o/s upper top mountings bearings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2022 90,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam front n/s dipped headlight out (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working rear o/s side light out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s o/s upper top mountings bearings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2020 87,050 miles

Front front both n/s o/s shock -absorbers showing signs of wear

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear n/s inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear o/s inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 82,486 miles

Front both n/s o/s front shock- absorbers weak

Front both n/s o/s front tyres rubbing on in arches [inner cover]

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 82,486 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn upper steering column top bearing worn [play in steering wheel] (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both n/s o/s rear disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front both n/s o/s front shock- absorbers weak

Front both n/s o/s front tyres rubbing on in arches [inner cover]

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear service brake [foot brake] and handbrake showing low effort (1.2.1 (c))

engine management warning light on [at time of testing]

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 23 May 2018 75,436 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 70,687 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 68,057 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 68,057 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 65,821 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 65,816 miles

All tyres appear slightly flat spotted

Both front lock stop pads worn

Brake pedal has long travel, but performance on brake test ok

Front number plate damaged but still ledgible

Knock to steering, no obvious cause

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 65,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

All tyres appear slightly flat spotted

Both front lock stop pads worn

Brake pedal has long travel, but performance on brake test ok

Front number plate damaged but still ledgible

Knock to steering, no obvious cause

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 63,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres worn excessively on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2013 63,887 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres worn excessively on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2012 51,229 miles

both front and rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

nearside rear tyre tread low and stepping

Fail 20 Mar 2012 51,227 miles

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

both front and rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

nearside rear tyre tread low and stepping

Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,912 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 40,488 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 40,179 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 37,536 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 30,113 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 23,307 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 16,302 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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WD53 BBN is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 WD53 BBN, 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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WD53 BBN is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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