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FM04 FOU

2004 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

152,938 mi
Last recorded152,938 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 152,938 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank strap damaged.

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres have cuts to the sidewalls

Fail 18 May 2017 152,936 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both n/s and o/s wiper blades starting to split at the ends.

fuel tank strap damaged.

n/s/f tyre tread low on edges.

n/s/r tyre tread stepping

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres have cuts to the sidewalls

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 142,446 miles

Deep Outer Sidewall Damage Both Rear Tyres

Fuel Strap & Tank Damaged

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower Effort (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 May 2015 132,397 miles

Both Rear Tyres Have Deep Cuts In Outer Curbing Bands

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering Rack Gaitor Has a Small Split

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2015 132,397 miles

Both Rear Tyres Have Deep Cuts In Outer Curbing Bands

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering Rack Gaitor Has a Small Split

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

Pass 29 May 2014 122,855 miles

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

nearside head lamp glass cracked

nearside rear tyre has side wall damage

offside rear tyre has side wall damage

Fail 29 May 2014 122,852 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside head lamp glass cracked

nearside rear tyre has side wall damage

offside rear tyre has side wall damage

offside rear wheel stiff to turn

Pass 23 May 2013 111,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

slight damagr to offside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 23 May 2013 111,284 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

slight damagr to offside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 31 May 2012 100,844 miles

Both rear tyres worn uneven and have splits on sidewalls no cord visable.

Nearside headlamp cracked.

Nearside windscreen wiper smearing screen slightly and rubber slightly perished.

Rear exhaust tailpipe bracket broken off, system stable.

Fail 24 May 2012 100,613 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both rear tyres worn uneven and have splits on sidewalls no cord visable.

Nearside headlamp cracked, both steering rack boots twisted.

Nearside windscreen wiper smearing screen slightly and rubber slightly perished.

Rear exhaust tailpipe bracket broken off, system stable.

Pass 19 May 2011 90,373 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 90,145 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2010 80,574 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 70,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 58,748 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 58,748 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 43,740 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

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 FOU is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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