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FA04 PVP

2004 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,109 mi
Last recorded99,109 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 PVP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 99,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 95,297 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 95,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 95,092 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 95,090 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 91,068 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 85,688 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled inside lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

No reverse lights

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

Rear Exhaust backbox blowing

Pass 6 Jul 2018 80,251 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 80,253 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 75,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 73,813 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 73,813 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 71,435 miles

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

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

exhaust is rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2014 63,552 miles

rear tyres are out of shape

Pass 1 Jul 2013 55,685 miles

exhaust is rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2012 48,973 miles

exhaust is rusty and rear brake discs started to wear

Fail 2 Jul 2012 48,973 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust is rusty and rear brake discs started to wear

Pass 28 Jun 2011 42,547 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 34,700 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 27,020 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 19,677 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 13,387 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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FA04 PVP is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FA04 PVP, 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 FA04 PVP registered?

FA04 PVP is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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