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FM04 GLZ

2004 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,901 mi
Last recorded146,901 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo C7066,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 GLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 146,901 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 146,891 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 89,288 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 88,086 miles

All brake discs corroded and worn

Minor leak of gases from rear

Fail 26 Oct 2020 88,086 miles

All brake discs corroded and worn

Minor leak of gases from rear

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 86,242 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 83,345 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 75,821 miles

Brake discs and pads low

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 72,768 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 70,820 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 69,688 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 67,617 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 67,617 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 19 May 2012 66,396 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SERVICE light is on

Fail 19 May 2012 66,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SERVICE light is on

Pass 26 May 2011 62,626 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 61,413 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 61,413 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 56,238 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 56,238 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 50,267 miles

n/s wiper blade starting to split slightly

n/s/r tyre low on tread

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge -close to mot limit

slight power steering leak

very slight steering rack/rod play

Pass 12 Feb 2008 45,192 miles

rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 11 Feb 2008 45,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2007 40,136 miles

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing unevenly on rear edges

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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FM04 GLZ is a 2004 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM04 GLZ, 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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FM04 GLZ is a 2004 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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