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BL04 JBV

2004 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,278 mi
Last recorded76,278 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 JBV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2020 76,278 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2020 76,278 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant low

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Unable to check rear seat belts at time of test

Pass 3 Dec 2018 68,087 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 65,190 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 65,190 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 61,599 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 61,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 58,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system rear metal hanger corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 54,438 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 54,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 May 2012 50,918 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 48,518 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 48,518 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 43,776 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 40,668 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 35,349 miles

front pads getting low

o/s/f spring looks like its not sitting correctly

Pass 12 Oct 2007 29,091 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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BL04 JBV is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Silver 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 BL04 JBV, 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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BL04 JBV is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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