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V40 BWD

2004 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

84,520 mi
Last recorded84,520 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 BWD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 84,520 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 84,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 84,434 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 84,384 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 84,277 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 83,872 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 83,608 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 83,289 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 82,810 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 81,376 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 79,789 miles

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 76,882 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded off but exhaust is still msecure

Pass 9 Dec 2015 71,874 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 69,833 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 69,830 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 67,255 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 63,244 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 58,675 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 54,112 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 49,342 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 40,580 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 31,069 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 24,265 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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V40 BWD is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V40 BWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V40 BWD registered?

V40 BWD is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 February 2004.

Is V40 BWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V40 BWD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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