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WM53 OYL

2004 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,459 mi
Last recorded92,459 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 OYL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 92,459 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket. (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine water leak.

Pass 25 May 2022 92,147 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 92,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre fouling body on full lock. (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre fouling body on full lock. (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 92,127 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 91,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel has had repair

Pass 6 Jun 2018 90,777 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 90,777 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2017 89,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged (not excessive)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 May 2016 86,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspect top suspension leg bearing seizing

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced stone chip (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 15 May 2015 78,503 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Both rear tyres inner edges stepped

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 78,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Both rear tyres inner edges stepped

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 74,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 74,207 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 70,171 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 70,171 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 65,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 60,349 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 60,332 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 54,300 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 47,816 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 41,601 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 36,210 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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WM53 OYL is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WM53 OYL, 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 WM53 OYL registered?

WM53 OYL is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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