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OY04 XGU

2004 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

71,642 mi
Last recorded71,642 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 XGU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 71,642 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 70,000 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 69,945 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 67,357 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 67,357 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 65,104 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 65,104 miles

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 61,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 59,079 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 59,079 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 59,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

exhaust tail pipe mounting bracket missing but exhaust is secure

neaeside outer sill damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2014 55,583 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 51,328 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 51,328 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 48,243 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 48,243 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Steering rack repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 43,298 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 43,298 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 38,462 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 38,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 33,666 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 29,147 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 24,223 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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OY04 XGU is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OY04 XGU, 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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OY04 XGU is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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