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PL04 WZE

2004 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,456 mi
Last recorded190,456 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 WZE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 190,456 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 190,174 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 187,318 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 187,316 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 182,166 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 182,166 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 182,148 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 182,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 179,613 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 179,611 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak oil filter and sump plug leak ()

Pass 29 Aug 2016 176,792 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2015 171,465 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 167,932 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 167,932 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 163,184 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 146,758 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 130,617 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 115,063 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

upper engine mounting starting to split

Pass 10 Feb 2009 101,933 miles

slight plaf from rack

Pass 13 Mar 2008 82,130 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 69,327 miles

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)

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 WZE is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PL04 WZE, 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 WZE registered?

PL04 WZE is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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