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PW51 PLW

2004 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

90,118 mi
Last recorded90,118 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPW51 PLW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 90,118 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 86,172 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 81,548 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 81,545 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 73,832 miles

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 65,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 65,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 57,064 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 55,048 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 52,079 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 49,020 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 47,119 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 44,999 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 42,070 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 40,029 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 36,582 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 7 Jun 2011 31,410 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 27,231 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 23,500 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 19,329 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 15,316 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 15,291 miles

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

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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PW51 PLW is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 PW51 PLW, 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 PW51 PLW registered?

PW51 PLW is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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