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K868 RCV

2004 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,208 mi
Last recorded112,208 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK868 RCV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 112,208 miles

damage to nearside bodywork

Fail 30 Sep 2015 112,114 miles

coil spring broken nearside front (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside (1.7.5a)

damage to nearside bodywork

Fail 18 Aug 2014 105,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 105,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 105,161 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 97,055 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting corroded and weak

Fail 5 Jul 2013 96,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting corroded and weak

Pass 16 Jul 2012 88,599 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 80,541 miles

Bonnet safety catch slightly seized

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 80,541 miles

Bonnet safety catch slightly seized

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 71,342 miles

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2010 71,342 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2009 59,952 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 59,952 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 46,468 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 34,691 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
Full Volvo C70 reliability report

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K868 RCV is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 K868 RCV, 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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What year was K868 RCV registered?

K868 RCV is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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