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FR04 HCV

2004 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,966 mi
Last recorded107,966 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR04 HCV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 107,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front of axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front of axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 8 Apr 2022 107,965 miles

Emissions not tested Due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front of axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front of axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 10 Feb 2021 106,106 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 106,088 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 104,899 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 100,743 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 31 Jan 2018 96,492 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 90,663 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 86,466 miles

condition of ball joint rubber boots

condition of rear exhaust mount

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

slight unbalance on rear brakes offside lower

Fail 4 Feb 2016 86,044 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

condition of rear exhaust mount

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight unbalance on rear foot brakes (offside lower)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 74,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 62,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 62,455 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 59,727 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 57,081 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 53,472 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 53,472 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 41,403 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 20,733 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 20,055 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 20,055 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 12,869 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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FR04 HCV is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FR04 HCV, 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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What year was FR04 HCV registered?

FR04 HCV is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 June 2004.

Is FR04 HCV safe to buy?

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