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BG04 MWC

2004 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,879 mi
Last recorded152,879 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 152,879 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 152,862 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2018 149,019 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Aug 2017 145,677 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 141,543 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 141,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 8 Aug 2015 136,519 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 132,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 132,780 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 128,902 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach a cord or ply.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 125,515 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 114,335 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 90,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 90,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 77,886 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 56,207 miles

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

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

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 MWC is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MWC, 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 MWC is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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