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BL53 YJJ

2004 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

185,399 mi
Last recorded185,399 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 YJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 185,399 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 167,119 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 156,769 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 156,757 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 148,173 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 139,732 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 139,732 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 126,483 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 101,742 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 79,026 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 79,026 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 60,035 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 47,848 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 33,722 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 33,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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BL53 YJJ is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BL53 YJJ, 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 BL53 YJJ registered?

BL53 YJJ is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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