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BF54 CBV

2004 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,051 mi
Last recorded153,051 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 CBV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 153,051 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened front springs sagged ride height is lower than standard (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s both have age related perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Fuel tank slightly loose o/s rear tank filler neck, fixing clamp corroded advise replace (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering filler cap area damp poss spillage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 149,813 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck clamp corroded advise replacement ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn and offside ride height visibly lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked causing slight pattern distortion repaired with tape (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 10 Sep 2019 149,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck clamp corroded advise replacement ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn and offside ride height visibly lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked causing slight pattern distortion repaired with tape (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 12 Sep 2018 143,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked slight pattern distortion (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap seal perished

fuel filler neck clamp to tank corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 135,543 miles

E.M.L light is on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 123,185 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 113,406 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 113,404 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 97,507 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 65,539 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 65,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

chips in windscreen

engine oil close to minimum level

exhaust system corroded

offside front lower ball joint boot perished

play in both front anti roll bar links

rear number plate delaminated

suspension bushes perished and worn

Pass 24 Jul 2012 50,750 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 43,906 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 43,906 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 34,215 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 31,462 miles

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 27,009 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 21,348 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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BF54 CBV is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BF54 CBV, 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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BF54 CBV is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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