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SV54 YKN

2004 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

125,573 mi
Last recorded125,573 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 YKN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 125,573 miles

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2019 125,573 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2018 120,540 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 120,540 miles

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

Battery insecure in tray

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 115,008 miles

Nearside Track rod inner joint has slight play

Offside Track rod inner joint has slight play

Fail 5 Sep 2017 115,006 miles

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

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod inner joint has slight play

Offside Track rod inner joint has slight play

Pass 27 Sep 2016 110,159 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 110,159 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside headlight cracked

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2015 105,447 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight free play at both sides of steering rack

Fail 18 Sep 2015 105,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight free play at both sides of steering rack

Pass 11 Sep 2014 99,592 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2014 99,592 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

fuel filter corroded

nearside headlamp wiper not working

Pass 25 Sep 2013 90,929 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 90,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 83,190 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 73,037 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 73,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 65,031 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 65,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 55,146 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 55,145 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 45,287 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 45,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 35,544 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 35,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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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SV54 YKN is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 SV54 YKN, 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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SV54 YKN is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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