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VU04 CZP

2004 Volvo C70

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,041 mi
Last recorded125,041 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 CZP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 125,041 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 125,039 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 122,023 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 122,021 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 118,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join of cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 114,643 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 110,085 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 110,085 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 105,503 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 105,500 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at turbo down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 103,121 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 93,997 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 93,997 miles

Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 79,124 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both sides at rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Sep 2013 77,384 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 74,451 miles

N/S/F Tyre kerbed.

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 70,332 miles

os and ns rack end slight play

Fail 1 Apr 2011 70,332 miles

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

os and ns rack end slight play

Pass 12 Feb 2010 55,669 miles

Slight play in both steering arms

Fail 13 May 2009 52,352 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 52,352 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 46,486 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2008 46,486 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 35,958 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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VU04 CZP is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU04 CZP, 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 CZP registered?

VU04 CZP is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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