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A8 BLB

2004 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,580 mi
Last recorded66,580 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 BLB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 66,580 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 66,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 65,113 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 61,981 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 58,288 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 55,176 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 52,032 miles

offside rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 13 Jan 2011 48,470 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 45,690 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 42,193 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 38,616 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 34,302 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 34,302 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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A8 BLB is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 A8 BLB, 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 A8 BLB registered?

A8 BLB is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is A8 BLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 BLB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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