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FE04 HFV

2004 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

309,439 mi
Last recorded309,439 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 HFV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 309,439 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded on axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both from body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

ROPS warning light on

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 306,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Oct 2024 306,696 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to stalling (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Oct 2023 306,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Oct 2023 306,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2022 306,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2021 306,267 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 305,915 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 305,602 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 305,602 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 303,415 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 303,415 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 295,308 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

wiper blade ends split

Pass 14 Nov 2017 285,877 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 285,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50R16 ZR (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50R16 ZR (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50R16 ZR slight damage to a sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 271,528 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 255,780 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 233,869 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 212,430 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 212,430 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 190,931 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 174,435 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)

some play in o/s and n/s of steering rack

Pass 8 Mar 2011 150,830 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 124,435 miles

slight play in both rack arms

Pass 14 Mar 2009 96,927 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 96,927 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 84,977 miles

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

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge (feathered)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 70,764 miles

near side front tyre nick in outer wall (not exposing cords)

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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FE04 HFV is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FE04 HFV, 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 FE04 HFV registered?

FE04 HFV is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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