2004 Volvo C70 2.0L Petrol · YL53 AEW
2004 Volvo C70 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 147,288 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C70
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,288 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YL53 AEW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 147,288 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YL53 AEW Mileage History
- 14/10/2022140,115 mi
- 31/05/2024140,246 mi+131 mi
- 06/06/2025141,189 mi+943 mi
- 02/06/2026147,229 mi+6,040 mi
- 05/06/2026147,288 mi+59 mi
Average of roughly 1,970 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YL53 AEW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volvo C70 (YL53 AEW) between October 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”.
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