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GY04 EAE

2004 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,792 mi
Last recorded102,792 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 EAE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2019 102,792 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jul 2018 95,443 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 93,448 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 87,390 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 87,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 80,263 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2014 74,067 miles

offside rear tyre slight uneven wear on inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2014 74,067 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre slight uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2013 67,633 miles

crack in screen outside of swept area

Pass 27 Jun 2012 60,926 miles

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

crack in screen outside of swept area

Pass 29 Jun 2011 54,114 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 54,114 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES

Pass 26 Jun 2010 47,180 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 40,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 40,143 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 34,213 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 26,671 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2007 26,671 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 EAE is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EAE, 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 EAE is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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