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OV04 AFU

2004 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

118,361 mi
Last recorded118,361 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 AFU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 118,361 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 115,642 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 115,614 miles

Brake performance not tested rear pads (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 111,533 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 109,465 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 105,910 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper strut top slight play

Pass 20 Oct 2017 103,462 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 97,047 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 89,878 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front steering rack ends have slight play in rack

Pass 11 Sep 2014 82,562 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 82,562 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 80,405 miles

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

possible slight play in o/s tie-rod

Fail 3 Oct 2013 80,401 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

possible slight play in o/s tie-rod

rear exhaust hanger loose

Pass 8 Oct 2012 59,971 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 47,598 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 41,767 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 11 Oct 2010 41,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Sep 2009 38,132 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 38,130 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 35,138 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 34,291 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 30,297 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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OV04 AFU is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OV04 AFU, 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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OV04 AFU is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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