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BV04 YJT

2004 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,355 mi
Last recorded65,355 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 YJT
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 65,355 miles

n/s front tyre worn to 2.5mm and worn on both edges will shortly require attention

n/s lower ball joint dust cover deteriorating

n/s rear tyre slightly distorted

rear brake discs and pads appear worn

Fail 21 Sep 2015 65,355 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn to 2.5mm and worn on both edges will shortly require attention

n/s lower ball joint dust cover deteriorating

n/s rear tyre slightly distorted

rear brake discs and pads appear worn

Pass 8 Sep 2014 61,775 miles

low fuel warning light on

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear brake brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Sep 2014 61,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

low fuel warning light on

o/s rear brake brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2013 58,022 miles

both sides rear coil springs rusting at top.

o/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 20 Sep 2013 57,926 miles

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

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

both sides rear coil springs rusting at top.

o/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 24 Sep 2012 50,628 miles

o/s c/v gaiter deteriorating slightly

slight play in steering rack o/s end

Pass 23 Sep 2011 45,230 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 38,262 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 34,888 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)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 34,885 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 29,710 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 29,707 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 24,558 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 20,425 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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BV04 YJT is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BV04 YJT, 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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BV04 YJT is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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