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GX54 WCZ

2004 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,922 mi
Last recorded30,922 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 WCZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 30,922 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2017 30,922 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2017 140,677 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 29,261 miles

Offside Steering Rack Boot Weeping

Fail 12 Oct 2015 29,261 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering Rack Boot Weeping

Pass 24 Nov 2014 29,000 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 29,000 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 26,632 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 23,684 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 20,936 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 20,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine management light on.

Front fog lights not working.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Right-hand rear light lens cracked.

Pass 10 Nov 2010 17,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 14,363 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 10,758 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

steering has play.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 8,333 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 8,333 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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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GX54 WCZ is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GX54 WCZ, 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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GX54 WCZ is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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