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FH04 VWV

2004 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,000 mi
Last recorded93,000 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 VWV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 93,000 miles

Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe mounting brackets rusted and thin (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front foglamp glass broken

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe both front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front lower valance damaged

fuel filter rusty

Fail 4 May 2023 93,000 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner bushes split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut in tread and cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe mounting brackets rusted and thin (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front foglamp glass broken

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe both front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front lower valance damaged

fuel filter rusty

Pass 5 May 2022 88,520 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 82,798 miles

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 82,793 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 77,958 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centrepipe clamp rusted and weak (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone both inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front foglamp lens broken

both parking brakes fluctuate

fuel filter rusted

Fail 6 Jan 2020 77,949 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective holed (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens holed (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centrepipe clamp rusted and weak (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone both inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front foglamp lens broken

both parking brakes fluctuate

fuel filter rusted

Pass 21 Dec 2018 74,116 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centrepipe clamp rusted and thin (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbones inner bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlamps starting to get misty inside

front lower valance damaged

offside front foglamp damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2018 74,107 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1 x offside rear sidelamp not working of 2

Exhaust mounting defective centrepipe clamp rusted and thin (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbones inner bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlamps starting to get misty inside

front lower valance damaged

offside front foglamp damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2016 63,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust tailpipe mounting brackets broken

front brakes fluctuate slightly

slight noise from rear brakes

Fail 29 Dec 2016 63,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)

coolant low

exhaust tailpipe mounting brackets broken

front brakes fluctuate slightly

slight noise from rear brakes

Pass 15 Dec 2015 56,864 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 21,766 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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FH04 VWV is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FH04 VWV, 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 FH04 VWV registered?

FH04 VWV is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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