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PL04 ETX

2004 Volvo C70

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,559 mi
Last recorded66,559 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 ETX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 66,559 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 63,051 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 59,286 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 55,767 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 51,773 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 51,773 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 45,521 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 45,521 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 36,540 miles

Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Tyre are 91 load

Fail 16 Sep 2010 36,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Tyre are 91 load

Pass 24 Sep 2009 25,430 miles

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

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 9 Mar 2009 20,340 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2008 15,236 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 12,173 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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PL04 ETX is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PL04 ETX, 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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What year was PL04 ETX registered?

PL04 ETX is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is PL04 ETX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL04 ETX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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