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FG04 UYJ

2004 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,776 mi
Last recorded95,776 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 UYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2021 95,776 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure due to fluid leak (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure weld has broken nsf (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner tie rod has play

Pass 27 Jan 2020 89,028 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 80,467 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2019 80,467 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2018 74,596 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2018 74,495 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres badly perished and cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2017 69,719 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 69,711 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 69,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 61,887 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s mirror glass missing

o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2014 61,874 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 61,824 miles

all brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Dec 2011 61,810 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs worn

Pass 4 Nov 2010 59,786 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 59,786 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 54,615 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 50,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f indicator lense broken

nail in tread n/s/f tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2007 41,498 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f indicator smashed

o/s/r tyre low on tread

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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FG04 UYJ is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FG04 UYJ, 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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FG04 UYJ is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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