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BT04 XMG

2004 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,215 mi
Last recorded108,215 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 XMG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 108,215 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Mar 2024 108,215 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2023 105,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 105,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 103,263 miles

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both bottom ball joints (Front lower) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 103,262 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both bottom ball joints (Front lower) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 102,985 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 99,729 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 93,928 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 93,928 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 89,418 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear exhaust pipe held with cable ties

Pass 14 May 2014 87,232 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 80,675 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 74,498 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 64,730 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 56,409 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 48,918 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small cut to o/s/f tyre inner wall but not deep or long enough to expose structure

Pass 9 May 2008 38,562 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2008 38,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 24,384 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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BT04 XMG is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT04 XMG, 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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BT04 XMG is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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