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GR04 VTE

2004 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,967 mi
Last recorded73,967 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 VTE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 73,967 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 73,205 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 71,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5 mil (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5 mil (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 71,090 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5 mil (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5 mil (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 64,295 miles

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

both rear tyres are wearing on inside edges close to the legal limit

Pass 16 Jun 2015 60,692 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 56,121 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are starting to wear on inside edges and to deterioate

Pass 3 Jul 2013 52,238 miles

both rear tyres are wearing on inside edges

Pass 11 Jul 2012 45,263 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inside edges

exhaust hanger broken from tail pipe section

Pass 7 Jul 2011 36,063 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 36,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 31,489 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 31,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 25,014 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 20,944 miles

rear brake pads getting low would recommend checking again in 3 to 4000 miles

Pass 26 May 2007 15,540 miles

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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GR04 VTE is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GR04 VTE, 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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GR04 VTE is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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