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BG04 HXC

2004 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,097 mi
Last recorded61,097 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 61,097 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o.s. mirror slight damaged

weak park brake

Pass 8 Sep 2017 56,132 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it.

Fail 6 Sep 2017 56,120 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it.

Pass 4 May 2016 51,582 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Both (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 50,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 50,299 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2014 45,996 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 30 May 2014 45,996 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 May 2013 41,924 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 41,924 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,681 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 36,458 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 32,067 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 26,506 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 24,082 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 24,082 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2007 18,125 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 HXC is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HXC, 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 HXC registered?

BG04 HXC is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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