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AX04 BYK

2004 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,752 mi
Last recorded103,752 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 BYK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 103,752 miles

Rear suspension low

Fail 27 Jun 2018 103,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension low

Pass 28 Jun 2017 96,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear suspension low

Fail 16 Jun 2017 96,766 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking Around both steering arm gaiters (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear suspension low

Pass 30 Jun 2016 90,977 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 90,975 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear clamp broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release dog belt stuck in mechanism (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 84,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 84,712 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 78,115 miles

both rear tyres wearing /blocking on inner edges

Pass 20 Jun 2013 71,983 miles

nsf tyre VERY close to limit on 1.7mm also wearing on edges

osf tyre close to limit on 2.5mm

Pass 10 Jul 2012 63,802 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 62,946 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 59,292 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 51,416 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 42,473 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

top engine steady worn

Fail 9 Jan 2009 42,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

top engine steady worn

Pass 3 Mar 2008 34,006 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 30,354 miles

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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AX04 BYK is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AX04 BYK, 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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AX04 BYK is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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