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PJ54 PVL

2004 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,727 mi
Last recorded173,727 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 PVL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 173,727 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 173,726 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 161,506 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 144,030 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 144,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended both (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended both (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 130,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 114,070 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2013 114,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 105,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 105,345 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 90,283 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 62,335 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 26,034 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 26,034 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 1,975 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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PJ54 PVL is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PJ54 PVL, 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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PJ54 PVL is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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