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FM04 CGE

2004 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,576 mi
Last recorded133,576 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 CGE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 133,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 124,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 124,009 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 110,283 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 95,110 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 89,137 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 76,703 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 76,703 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 64,197 miles

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

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

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

both front steering rack arms have slight play

exhaust rear tail pipe hanging brackets corroded

front brkae discs lipped

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge but centre tread on 2-3mm

rear brake discs are in poor condition and has corosion

rear brake wearing low

Fail 30 Jul 2009 64,197 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front steering rack arms have slight play

exhaust rear tail pipe hanging brackets coroded

front brake discs lipped

offside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge but centre tread on 2-3mm

rear brake discs in poor condition and have corosion

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 22 Jul 2008 54,085 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS 50% WORN

N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS LIPPED SLIGHTLY

N/S/R & O/S/R BRAKE DISCS SURFACE CORROSION

O/S/R TYRE UNEVEN WARE

POWER STEERING RESIVOIR DAMP

REAR BRAKE PADS 40% WORN

STEERING LOCK STOPS DRY

UNABLE TO SEE INNER PADS FRONT OR REAR

Pass 30 May 2007 47,566 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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FM04 CGE is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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