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AU04 VXF

2004 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,935 mi
Last recorded127,935 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 VXF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 127,935 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

slight play in rack

Fail 10 Apr 2019 127,849 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

slight play in rack

Pass 11 Apr 2018 119,339 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 115,962 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 115,962 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front head lamp lens missing

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 100,290 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 100,290 miles

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 83,306 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

Fail 13 Mar 2014 83,306 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 70,521 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 70,521 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 55,344 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 30,883 miles

o/s & n/s dipped beams flat line

Fail 25 Feb 2011 30,883 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)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s & n/s dipped beams flat line

Pass 2 Mar 2010 19,666 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 18,051 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 16,267 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 13,963 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)

both rear tyres blocking

offside front wiper blade split

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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AU04 VXF is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU04 VXF, 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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AU04 VXF is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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