2004 Volvo C70 · 2,001 MOT tests
2004 Volvo C70 reliability
2004 Volvo C70s fail 35.6% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 11 C70 years (2,001 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo C70s: 38.9%)
- 35.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo C70s: 38.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- 87,897
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,001
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- 2005 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 6% of tests fail here (60% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 48% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Volvo C70
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.6%
- Suspension13.1%
- Brakes11.4%
- Tyres9.7%
- Steering6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.3%
- Body, chassis and structure4.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.8%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.7%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 3.15%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 3.1%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.6%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 2.4%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Slight play in steering rack joints (12.74%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.44%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.89%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.8%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (6.85%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.3%)
Other years
Every Volvo C70 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Volvo C70 reliable?
2004 Volvo C70s fail 35.6% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 11 C70 years (2,001 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Volvo C70 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.8% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.7% of tests), position lamp not working (3.15% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Volvo C70 have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2004 Volvo C70 shows 87,897 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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