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GY04 BZA

2004 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,147 mi
Last recorded112,147 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 BZA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 112,147 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 111,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Steering rack not properly attached (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre size 225/45x17

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 106,136 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre size 225/45x17

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Feb 2024 99,852 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Feb 2024 99,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Mar 2023 89,531 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 89,529 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre size 225/45x17

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 75,160 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre size 225/45x17

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Mar 2022 75,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre distorted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre size 225/45x17

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Feb 2021 67,247 miles

Exhaust system corroded not excessive

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess

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

Oil misting around PAS pump

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres have very slight wear on inner edges (stepped) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 67,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded not excessive

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil misting around PAS pump

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres have very slight wear on inner edges (stepped) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 66,485 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

rear tyres distorted

Pass 2 Mar 2019 65,170 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

rear tyres distorted

Pass 5 Mar 2018 63,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 63,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 61,614 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 60,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 58,967 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 56,326 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 53,696 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres wearing on edges

tyre size 225/45x17

Fail 9 Apr 2013 53,696 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front tyres wearing on edges

tyre size 225/45x17

Pass 29 Mar 2012 52,054 miles

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

Offside 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

all discs corroded

tyre size 225/45x17

Pass 30 Mar 2011 49,188 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 45,712 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 42,681 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 37,531 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 37,531 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 28,030 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 BZA is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc 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 GY04 BZA, 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 BZA is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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