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NG04 YBX

2004 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,963 mi
Last recorded161,963 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG04 YBX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 161,963 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 161,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 160,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 156,012 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 146,082 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 140,785 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 133,614 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 130,874 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 127,002 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 123,460 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 123,460 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 116,780 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 111,382 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 111,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 113,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 113,771 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 105,495 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 105,472 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 18 Feb 2011 98,919 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)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 98,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 93,896 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 91,896 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 89,776 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 27 Sep 2007 82,220 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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NG04 YBX is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 NG04 YBX, 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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NG04 YBX is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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