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GP04 XSX

2004 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,251 mi
Last recorded97,251 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 XSX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 97,251 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

front brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 18 Dec 2014 89,605 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres have damage to sidewalls

both rear discs worn

chips in windscreen

Fail 18 Dec 2014 89,604 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres have damage to sidewalls

both rear discs worn

chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Jan 2014 85,895 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

damage to both rear inner wheel rims

movement in n/s of steering

Pass 30 Nov 2012 82,140 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 82,140 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)

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

rear brake imbalance on upper limit borderline pass

Pass 14 Dec 2011 73,154 miles

front tyres worn low outer edges

inner wheel rim damage evident

Pass 6 Dec 2010 63,713 miles

Both rear wheels inner rims some damage evident

Offside front wheel inner rim damaged, border line pass

Pass 15 Dec 2009 53,787 miles

Front brake pads approximately 3/4 worn, discs generally worn unable to fully assess with wheels on

Rear brake pads approximately 3/4 worn, discs generally corroded unable to fully assess with wheels on

Offside rear childs seat incorrectly fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2009 53,787 miles

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

Front brake pads approximately 3/4 worn, discs generally worn unable to fully assess with wheels on

Rear brake pads approximately 3/4 worn, discs generally corroded unable to fully assess with wheels on

Offside rear childs seat incorrectly fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2008 44,618 miles

All tyres worn badly on inner edges

Front tyres worn close to legal limit

Nearside front and offside rear road wheels damaged on inner edges, borderline pass

Pass 28 Nov 2007 34,793 miles

Nearside front and offside rear inner wheel rims badly damaged, border line pass

Tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 28 Nov 2007 34,793 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front and offside rear inner wheel rims badly damaged, border line pass

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyres wearing unevenly

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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GP04 XSX is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GP04 XSX, 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 GP04 XSX registered?

GP04 XSX is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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