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GP53 FFH

2004 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,132 mi
Last recorded98,132 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 FFH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 98,132 miles

front rear brake discs light rust

Fail 26 Sep 2016

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front rear brake discs light rust

Pass 27 Jun 2015 92,472 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 73,743 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 70,723 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 70,723 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 60,455 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 48,235 miles

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f slight play in wheel

o/s/r side light not working

o/s/r tyre has been driven on flat

Pass 11 Nov 2008 41,828 miles

offside front tyre worn edges - suggest replace

Fail 11 Nov 2008 41,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn edges - suggest replace

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 26 Nov 2007 35,926 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 31,624 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 31,624 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.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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GP53 FFH is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc 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 GP53 FFH, 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 GP53 FFH registered?

GP53 FFH is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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