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BW04 LXR

2004 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,626 mi
Last recorded122,626 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 LXR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 122,626 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 114,620 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 102,700 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 93,892 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 93,892 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 88,636 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 86,390 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jun 2017 83,614 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 77,051 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 77,051 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 71,069 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking to shoulder

Pass 23 Jun 2014 66,165 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 65,842 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 58,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all wheels kerbed

brake fluid dirty

cracking to o/s/r tyre in tread

damage to front and rear bumpers

handbrake lever travel coming up high

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 20 Oct 2011 58,988 miles

all wheels kerbed

brake fluid dirty

cracking to o/s/r tyre in tread

damage to front and rear bumpers

handbrake lever travel coming up high

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 12 Nov 2010 53,652 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 53,652 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 48,166 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 41,023 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 41,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 30,590 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 30,587 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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BW04 LXR is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BW04 LXR, 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 BW04 LXR registered?

BW04 LXR is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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