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BK04 VTV

2004 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,173 mi
Last recorded144,173 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 VTV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 144,173 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 135,699 miles

Nearside Front foglamp not working

Fail 6 Jan 2020 135,673 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero,s screen looks contaminated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front foglamp not working

Pass 24 Oct 2018 130,881 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 130,874 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible plate laid on top of dash board obscrured by wiper arm an d the angle it is laying at (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front both tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not leaking 225/45/17 ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 130,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear dual bulb sidelamp only one bulb working

both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Apr 2017 113,607 miles

Condition of front number plate

Handbrake travel

Pass 12 Apr 2016 103,588 miles

Slight play to nearside front steering rack end

Pass 1 Apr 2015
Fail 1 Apr 2015

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 91,471 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 84,494 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2013 84,494 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 76,717 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 68,338 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 59,048 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 59,048 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside front wiper split slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2009 47,668 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 47,668 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 36,969 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2007 24,524 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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BK04 VTV is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK04 VTV, 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 BK04 VTV registered?

BK04 VTV is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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