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FV04 YJM

2004 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,987 mi
Last recorded145,987 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 YJM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 145,987 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight play in n/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 10 Feb 2018 139,481 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper blade splitting

weld on n/s steering rack mounting bracket broken ,the rack goes through the bracket,there is about 2mm of movement

Fail 3 Feb 2018 139,238 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper blade splitting

weld on n/s steering rack mounting bracket broken ,the rack goes through the bracket,there is about 2mm of movement

Pass 6 Feb 2017 127,769 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2016 111,643 miles

play in inner steering rack rods

Fail 6 Feb 2016 111,285 miles

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

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

Steering retaining device missing steering column u/j retaining r/clip (2.2.C.1g)

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

play in inner steering rack rods

Pass 28 Feb 2015 95,624 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 95,614 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 83,839 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 73,981 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 71,150 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 65,071 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 55,769 miles

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

both wiper blades poor condiyion advise to replace.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 48,692 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 45,999 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 38,239 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 36,346 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 36,346 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 YJM is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJM, 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 YJM is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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