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VE04 UTL

2004 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,203 mi
Last recorded98,203 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 UTL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 98,203 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 97,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 97,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack ends (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 97,093 miles

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

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Front strengthening cross member 2 missing captive fixings into offside floor pan (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 96,715 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 96,715 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 96,157 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 96,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 94,973 miles

Offside front shocker has a slight leak

Offside front steering arm has slight play

Offside front tyre cracked on the inner wall

Oil leak from under the vehicle

Fail 18 Jan 2018 94,973 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside front shocker has a slight leak

Offside front steering arm has slight play

Offside front tyre cracked on the inner wall

Oil leak from under the vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2017 90,499 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 90,496 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 88,224 miles

Offside Front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play

oil slightly leak ing

Pass 26 Jan 2015 83,698 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 83,682 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 81,649 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 81,649 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 78,837 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 75,760 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 66,176 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 73,951 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 69,533 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 65,010 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 45,006 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 45,006 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 32,215 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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VE04 UTL is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VE04 UTL, 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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VE04 UTL is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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