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GN54 WGW

2004 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,704 mi
Last recorded122,704 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 WGW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 122,704 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2014 110,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 100,301 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 1 Oct 2012 89,707 miles

Both front brake discs unevenly worn

Nearside front tyre worn outer shoulder

Offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

Fail 25 Sep 2012 89,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front brake discs unevenly worn

Nearside front tyre worn outer shoulder

Offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 20 Jul 2011 73,134 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 43,326 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,309 miles

chip in o/s headlight glass

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Mar 2009 27,218 miles

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

chip in o/s headlight glass

rear tyres approx 2.0mm on inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,965 miles

chip in o/s headlamp lens

Fail 27 Mar 2008 20,965 miles

Offside Front 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)

chip in o/s headlamp lens

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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GN54 WGW is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GN54 WGW, 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 GN54 WGW registered?

GN54 WGW is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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