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BG04 GKK

2004 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

122,827 mi
Last recorded122,827 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 GKK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 122,827 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 122,827 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour new bulb fitted (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt new retaining clip fitted (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 117,962 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 117,906 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 115,145 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 110,124 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 109,888 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 109,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 106,616 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 100,764 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 97,994 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 97,974 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 97,974 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 96,499 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 94,806 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 94,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 83,784 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2013 83,784 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 72,642 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 72,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 69,859 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 66,889 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 63,484 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 63,482 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 48,529 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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BG04 GKK is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BG04 GKK, 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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BG04 GKK is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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