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RV54 VFH

2004 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,999 mi
Last recorded138,999 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 VFH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 138,999 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 138,295 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 136,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 134,710 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 128,235 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front and worn lower on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 121,239 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 121,239 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 117,970 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)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 117,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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 3 Jun 2013 111,588 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 107,277 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 102,285 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 100,158 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 96,077 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 96,064 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S floor pan jack point badly distorted.

N/S tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

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

Slight movement in N/S steering rack mounting bracket, causing squeaking effect.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 91,622 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 79,253 miles

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

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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RV54 VFH is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RV54 VFH, 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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RV54 VFH is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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