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VU04 AXJ

2004 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,586 mi
Last recorded91,586 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 AXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 91,586 miles

front and rear all brake hose ferules slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2025 86,867 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 81,849 miles

Front Lower Ball Joint Rubbers Perished

Pass 24 May 2018 80,415 miles

Nearside Front Play detected at Steering Rack inner joints

Nearside Rear Coil does not seem seat correctly and fouling axle coil cup

Fail 24 May 2018 80,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play detected at Steering Rack inner joints

Nearside Rear Coil does not seem seat correctly and fouling axle coil cup

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 79,102 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 May 2017 79,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 May 2016 77,794 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 77,794 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tyers (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 70,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 60,056 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2013 48,413 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 46,425 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 42,931 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 42,931 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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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VU04 AXJ is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VU04 AXJ, 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 VU04 AXJ registered?

VU04 AXJ is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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