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S8 FHP

2004 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,372 mi
Last recorded110,372 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 FHP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 110,372 miles

Front evidence of Tyre fouling wheel arch

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

dip stick damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2018 110,369 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. not moving back and forward (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front evidence of Tyre fouling wheel arch

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

dip stick damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2017 103,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 95,299 miles

front tyrtes close too fouling inner wings on full lock

slight damage n/s/f & n/s/r road wheels

slight wear o/s/f rack end

Pass 12 Nov 2015 87,464 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 87,464 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 78,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

cuts in o/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Fail 27 Oct 2014 78,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

cuts in o/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 71,922 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 64,590 miles

damage on n/s/f sill area

n/s/r rear wheel rim damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2012 64,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage on n/s/f sill area

n/s/r rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2011 55,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 55,775 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,880 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 46,880 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 37,902 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,902 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 30,942 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 30,942 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 19,535 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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S8 FHP is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S8 FHP, 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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S8 FHP is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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