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GY04 BYS

2004 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,777 mi
Last recorded153,777 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 BYS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 153,777 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 153,777 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 140,490 miles

Coolant leak reservoir empty ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake discs pitting

Pass 7 Mar 2016 132,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 120,036 miles

corrosion/wear on front discs

Fail 26 Feb 2015 120,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion/wear on front discs

wear in front lower arm inner bushes

Pass 27 Feb 2014 109,280 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 109,277 miles

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

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

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

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2013 100,011 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 29 Feb 2012 89,986 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 2 Mar 2011 78,846 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 78,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 18 Feb 2010 65,455 miles

rear tyres wearing low

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Feb 2009 52,855 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 52,855 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 36,725 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 24,718 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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GY04 BYS is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GY04 BYS, 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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GY04 BYS is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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