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FA04 ZHG

2004 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,094 mi
Last recorded157,094 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2021 157,094 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear handbrake poor reading

Pass 16 Oct 2020 154,041 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 154,041 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 149,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 144,519 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 144,519 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible short run use only, different size to n/s front (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 143,523 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Play in inner steering rack joints

Rear axle bushes perishing

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 143,523 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel tank straps corroded

Play in inner steering rack joints

Rear axle bushes perishing

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 142,474 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 139,907 miles

Play in steering rack inner joints.

Fail 7 Oct 2015 139,903 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joints.

Pass 23 Oct 2014 121,289 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)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 121,289 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 102,036 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 102,036 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

play in both drag links

Pass 20 Apr 2013 100,594 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal slightly spongy

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

front tyres chogging up slightly

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Pass 5 May 2012 90,943 miles

signs of wetness around power steering pot, looks like spillage

sump wet with oil, looks like filter housing leaking

top engine stabilser bush broken

Fail 4 May 2012 90,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear indicator colour fading

signs of wetness around power steering pot, looks like spillage

sump wet with oil, looks like filter housing leaking

top engine stabilser bush broken

Pass 11 May 2011 78,195 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 65,142 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 49,859 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2008 39,042 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 36,948 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 32,962 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 ZHG is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FA04 ZHG, 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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FA04 ZHG is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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