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HV04 AEB

2004 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

156,935 mi
Last recorded156,935 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 AEB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 156,935 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 156,935 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 154,524 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 152,453 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 152,453 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 150,429 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 148,465 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside headlight has a hole in glass and slightly misted up but beam immadge good

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked inner sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 148,465 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside headlight has a hole in glass and slightly misted up but beam immadge good

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked inner sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 145,656 miles

Nearside and offside inner treck rod ends worn slightly

Fail 8 May 2019 145,656 miles

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

Nearside and offside inner treck rod ends worn slightly

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

Pass 17 May 2018 142,588 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in the inner sidewall not exposing cords

both nearside and offside inner track rod ends have slight wear in joints

Fail 17 May 2018 142,588 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in the inner sidewall not exposing cords

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

both nearside and offside inner track rod ends have slight wear in joints

Pass 16 May 2017 138,237 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 138,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 135,231 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight side wall damage

Pass 2 Jun 2015 132,688 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on edges + on limit

o/s/r outer brake pad looks very thin

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight exhaust leak

slight play in steering rack both sides

Fail 2 Jun 2015 132,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads thin

o/s/f tyre bald on edges + on limit

o/s/r outer brake pad looks very thin

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight exhaust leak

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 30 May 2013 113,241 miles

brackets broken off rear section of exhaust

knocking from steering rack

some play in n/s steering rack mount

some play in o/s steering rack

Fail 19 May 2013 112,722 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

n/s head lamp glass cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2012 104,983 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2011 96,115 miles

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

Oil leak

handbrake travel high

nearside headlight damaged lens

steering rack has movement at nearside mounting bracket

Fail 1 Jun 2011 96,115 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

handbrake travel high

nearside headlight damaged lens

offside rear tyre cut to inner sidewall

steering rack has movement at nearside mounting bracket

Fail 4 Jun 2010 86,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s headlamp chipped

o/s/r inner side light not working

steering has slight movement on the n/s mountain

Pass 3 Jun 2009 73,881 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear brake discs slightly worn & corroded.

nearside front headlamp lens chipped.

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 3 Jun 2009 73,881 miles

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

front brake pads getting low.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

both rear brake discs slightly worn & corroded.

nearside front headlamp lens chipped.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 62,124 miles

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

both rear brake discs in slightly poor condition.

nearside front headlamp lens chipped.

Fail 4 Jun 2008 62,124 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

both rear brake discs in slightly poor condition.

nearside front headlamp lens chipped.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 46,931 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 46,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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HV04 AEB is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 HV04 AEB, 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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HV04 AEB is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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