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BG04 HVU

2004 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,281 mi
Last recorded109,281 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 HVU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 109,281 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 May 2017 109,281 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 104,941 miles

play in rear subframe bushes

Fail 20 Jan 2011 104,936 miles

Nearside Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 95,685 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 81,573 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 60,222 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 HVU is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HVU, 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 BG04 HVU registered?

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

Is BG04 HVU safe to buy?

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