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FP04 VPJ

2004 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,192 mi
Last recorded90,192 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 VPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 90,192 miles

Central Stop light not working.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside headlight wiper missing.

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

Offside Front Tyre outer side wall damaged.

Offside Headlight wiper blade split

Offside Rear Tyre valve perished.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 18 May 2017 90,192 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Central Stop light not working.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside headlight wiper missing.

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

Offside Front Tyre outer side wall damaged.

Offside Headlight wiper blade split

Offside Rear Tyre valve perished.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 87,478 miles

Centre brake light inoperative.

Nearside Front sill damaged.

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

Offside Front tyre outer side wall damaged.

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir. (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack. (2.3.3b)

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

windscreen wipers poor condition.

Fail 16 May 2016 87,477 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper. (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Centre brake light inoperative.

Nearside Front sill damaged.

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

Offside Front tyre outer side wall damaged.

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir. (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack. (2.3.3b)

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

windscreen wipers poor condition.

Pass 11 May 2015 83,940 miles

Centre brake light inoperative.

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2014 82,103 miles

Centre brake light inoperative.

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)

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner section.

Oil leak

Play to both front link arms.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 May 2014 82,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both front fog lamps inoperative.

Both inner rear lamps inoperative.

Centre brake light inoperative.

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner section.

Oil leak

Play to both front link arms.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2013 78,977 miles

Both front tyres 2.5mm and wearing on inner edges.

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

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)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight damage to offside front sill.

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

Fail 20 May 2013 78,977 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front tyres 2.5mm and wearing on inner edges.

Nail in offside rear tyre and wearing on inner edge.

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight damage to offside front sill.

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

Pass 10 May 2012 73,158 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 68,816 miles

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

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

Nearside front spoiler insecure.

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 60,719 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low.

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

Nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged.

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

Pass 15 May 2009 51,094 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre 3mm min 1.6mm and damage to outer tyre wall

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside front tyre 3mm min 1.6mm

Fail 15 May 2009 51,094 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre 3mm min 1.6mm and damage to outer tyre wall

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside front tyre 3mm min 1.6mm

Pass 1 May 2008 37,094 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 37,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2007 28,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 28,800 miles

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

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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FP04 VPJ is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,435cc 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 FP04 VPJ, 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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FP04 VPJ is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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