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FM04 CGZ

2004 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,425 mi
Last recorded129,425 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 129,425 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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) both ()

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded

play to steering rack mounts

Pass 20 Apr 2018 126,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damaged

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis sections (2.4.A.3)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 123,585 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 123,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 118,976 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 115,135 miles

osr tyre - cracking

Fail 17 Apr 2015 115,128 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osr tyre - cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2014 108,540 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 94,393 miles

Oil leak

SRS airbag light on

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Feb 2011 82,857 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 82,578 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 70,027 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 62,881 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 62,881 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 43,708 miles

Rear brake pads low,discs corroding.

Pass 22 Jun 2007 39,784 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 39,784 miles

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

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

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

N/S/F TYRE HAS SMALL CUT IN SIDE WALL

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

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

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 CGZ is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CGZ, 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 CGZ is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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