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HJ04 UZY

2004 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,615 mi
Last recorded78,615 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 UZY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2023 78,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) mount broken (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 76,341 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 76,247 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings nearside mounting not attached to rack (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged minor damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated minor grease loss (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing aged and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 63,921 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 61,171 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 58,073 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 55,603 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 55,103 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 55,102 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 51,072 miles

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

cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2014 48,710 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,634 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 42,907 miles

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

Offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2011 38,572 miles

Front side walls damaged

Front tyres worn on edges

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2010 35,761 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,883 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,762 miles

osf fog light n/w

Pass 30 Mar 2007 22,626 miles

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

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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HJ04 UZY 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 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ04 UZY, 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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HJ04 UZY is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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