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BV04 YLA

2004 Volvo C70

Black Lpg 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,807 mi
Last recorded131,807 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 YLA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 131,807 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 131,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 118,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 106,322 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe/downpipe flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jul 2017 101,657 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 91,563 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 81,695 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 71,619 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 71,617 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 52,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall in poor condition.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 47,063 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 41,993 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 39,850 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 39,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,379 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 31,149 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 YLA is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BV04 YLA, 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 BV04 YLA registered?

BV04 YLA is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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