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P12 JLP

2004 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,330 mi
Last recorded41,330 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 JLP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 41,330 miles

Front ball joint gaiters slightly split

Pass 31 Jan 2022 41,291 miles

Both front ball joint gaiters slightly split

Pass 6 Feb 2021 41,250 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 41,241 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Near side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 41,231 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 41,038 miles

Both front ball joint gaiters slightly split

Nearside front tyre low on tread

Pass 8 Feb 2018 40,951 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 40,682 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 39,078 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 39,078 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 36,178 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 36,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 34,146 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

extensive damage to both sides of vehicle

Fail 15 Apr 2014 34,146 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

extensive damage to both sides of vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2013 31,029 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 21,192 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 14,793 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 14,793 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 8,935 miles

Corrosion starting to o/s rear brake disc-not affecting braking efficiency but may need replacing soon

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 7,726 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 7,151 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 7,151 miles

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

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

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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P12 JLP is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P12 JLP, 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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P12 JLP is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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