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FV04 JZL

2004 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

111,481 mi
Last recorded111,481 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 JZL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 111,481 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 106,955 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 106,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated connecting link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 98,288 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 98,288 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 89,994 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 89,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 79,630 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 67,334 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 67,334 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning noisy (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 58,230 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 58,230 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 51,706 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 51,706 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 44,132 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 34,373 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 34,373 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 29,209 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 29,209 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 15 May 2010 24,112 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 12,675 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 10,338 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 8,622 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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FV04 JZL is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FV04 JZL, 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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FV04 JZL is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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