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GU04 BDV

2004 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,743 mi
Last recorded135,743 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 BDV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 135,743 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2014 135,742 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 126,638 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2013 126,638 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 117,931 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 117,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 105,126 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 88,939 miles

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

offside rear tyre on legal limit inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2010 88,938 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre on legal limit inner edge

Pass 27 May 2009 74,255 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 53,851 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 35,499 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 35,498 miles

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

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE NAIL AND INER CONER WEARING BADLY

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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GU04 BDV is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GU04 BDV, 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 GU04 BDV registered?

GU04 BDV is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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