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SC04 VBE

2004 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

77,925 mi
Last recorded77,925 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 VBE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 77,925 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

CORROSION THROUGHOUT THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE

EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE LEVER

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ONLY JUST MET MOT STANDARDS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear LIGHT DAMAGED

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 64,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 61,566 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 61,561 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2021 58,950 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Aug 2021 58,946 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Aug 2020 55,450 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 55,033 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin the brake pads are about 2/3 worn but still serviceable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin the rear pads are about 2/3 worn but still serviceable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 53,222 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 53,220 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 51,804 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 49,579 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 46,454 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014
Fail 29 Sep 2014 43,095 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 41,770 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre cut in side wall

Pass 25 Feb 2013 39,961 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in side wall

Fail 22 Feb 2013 39,995 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre cut in side wall

Pass 22 Dec 2011 35,880 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on side wall

Fail 22 Dec 2011 35,880 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on side wall

Pass 8 Nov 2010 31,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 3 Nov 2009 28,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 28,479 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 24,889 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 21,040 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 20,990 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 15,506 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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SC04 VBE is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SC04 VBE, 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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SC04 VBE is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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