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GF04 DVV

2004 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

109,418 mi
Last recorded109,418 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 DVV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 109,418 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 45 17 xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front steering rack slightly insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 45 17 xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front indicator lens missing but light still works

Pass 29 Jan 2024 108,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jan 2024 108,415 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2023 107,628 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2022 106,884 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2021 106,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 105,248 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 105,248 miles

Offside Front Brake performance not tested brake locked on (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing not fully tested brack locked on

Pass 23 Jan 2019 102,735 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both bottom ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 102,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked around tread edge to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked around tread edge to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both bottom ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 101,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 96,457 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 94,727 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 92,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 Jun 2014 89,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 23 May 2013 84,148 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 84,134 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2012 71,133 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 4 May 2011 57,530 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

drivers seat back slightly loose

Pass 4 May 2011 57,530 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

drivers seat back slightly loose

Pass 7 May 2010 39,760 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 32,573 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 29,704 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 22,152 miles

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

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

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

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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GF04 DVV is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 GF04 DVV, 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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GF04 DVV is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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