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BG04 HWS

2004 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,738 mi
Last recorded93,738 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 93,738 miles

two front tryes has cuts outer wall

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2015 93,615 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

two front tryes has cuts outer wall

Pass 12 May 2014 84,129 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 75,638 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 75,638 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 57,364 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 47,239 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,424 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 32,040 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 29,105 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 HWS is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG04 HWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG04 HWS registered?

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

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