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VA04 GUU

2004 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,242 mi
Last recorded58,242 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 GUU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 58,242 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 58,185 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides , edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 58,039 miles

Can not see rear brake pads

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Service indicator light on

Slight knock from steering

Pass 3 Aug 2023 57,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 57,110 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 56,557 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 56,557 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 56,176 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 55,642 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 55,125 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 54,133 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 53,641 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 53,641 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 52,971 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 52,089 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 52,089 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 48,636 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 48,625 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 46,086 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 46,086 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 41,858 miles

NOISE IN STEERING

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 41,858 miles

NOISE IN STEERING

Pass 7 Jul 2009 36,824 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN LOW

Pass 21 Mar 2009 35,038 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 27,833 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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VA04 GUU is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VA04 GUU, 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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What year was VA04 GUU registered?

VA04 GUU is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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