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GD04 XWR

2004 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

151,714 mi
Last recorded151,714 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 XWR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 151,714 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 151,713 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perished/cracked and wearing on inside edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 145,623 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 145,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 137,567 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 137,567 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 132,113 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 132,110 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 124,738 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 124,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 119,110 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 119,110 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 110,736 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 95,260 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 95,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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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GD04 XWR is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GD04 XWR, 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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GD04 XWR is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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