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GV04 GPZ

2004 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,397 mi
Last recorded92,397 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 GPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 92,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Feb 2026 92,364 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2025 88,797 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Central Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 88,505 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 88,505 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 88,297 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 87,963 miles

Fuel Cap Rubber Seal Deteriorating But Sealing OK

Offside & Nearside Sills Damaged

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside & Nearside Front Steering Rack Inner Joints ()

Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2021 87,963 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel Cap Rubber Seal Deteriorating But Sealing OK

Offside & Nearside Sills Damaged

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside & Nearside Front Steering Rack Inner Joints ()

Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2020 87,533 miles

Fuel Cap Rubber Seal Deteriorating But Sealing OK

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside & Nearside Sills Damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2020 87,532 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Offside & Nearside Rear Indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Side repeater incorrect colour Offside & Nearside Side Indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside & Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Cap Rubber Seal Deteriorating But Sealing OK

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside & Nearside Sills Damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking Brake Brake Effort Requirements Only Just Met, It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2019 86,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 85,903 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 85,644 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 85,644 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 84,769 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 84,178 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 82,744 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 79,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 79,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 75,360 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 70,375 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 64,305 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 56,193 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 56,193 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 56,181 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 56,145 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 56,145 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 44,516 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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GV04 GPZ is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GV04 GPZ, 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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GV04 GPZ is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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