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FM04 CFZ

2004 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,707 mi
Last recorded141,707 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 CFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 141,707 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 135,414 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear and o/s/f coil springs corroded

different rear light units fitted

fuel filter corroded

n/s/r tyre tread worn on outer edges

oil leak

outer sills damaged

petrol cap seal perrished

rear indicators faded

slight play in n/s/f lower suspension arm front mounting bush

windscreen damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2019 135,244 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear and o/s/f coil springs corroded

different rear light units fitted

fuel filter corroded

n/s/r tyre tread worn on outer edges

oil leak

outer sills damaged

petrol cap seal perrished

rear indicators faded

slight play in n/s/f lower suspension arm front mounting bush

windscreen damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2018 126,345 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wear and lip to both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges, worn to 2.5mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (3.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to edges, cracking to shoulder, nail in tread (punctured) also worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake pipe union wet? observed under pressure no leak

Offside Rear fluctuation to foot brake reading on roller brake test

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside bottom door hinge worn

Oil leak, but not excessive dripping from oil filter and turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cracking to fuel cap seal

oil on gear box and sub frame

Fail 11 Jul 2018 125,892 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn

slight play in both front inner steering rack arms

Pass 10 Jul 2017 119,074 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 118,867 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2016 111,383 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2016 111,313 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort Parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 106,485 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 87,664 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 100,345 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 94,852 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 94,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 92,240 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 92,240 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 86,170 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 80,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 77,106 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 53,921 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 38,970 miles

n/srear seatbelt not checked child seat fitted at time of test

Fail 21 May 2007 38,970 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/srear seatbelt not checked child seat fitted at time of test

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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FM04 CFZ is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FM04 CFZ, 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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FM04 CFZ is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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