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FV04 XJU

2004 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,384 mi
Last recorded117,384 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 117,384 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 112,462 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 112,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 108,694 miles

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)

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 7 Oct 2015 108,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 18 Jun 2014 99,004 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 99,004 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 95,519 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 86,780 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 86,780 miles

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

chip to windscreen outside testable area

Pass 28 Jun 2011 76,921 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 66,792 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 55,550 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 55,546 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 44,077 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 34,086 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 34,086 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 XJU 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 64.7%.

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 FV04 XJU, 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 FV04 XJU registered?

FV04 XJU is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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