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A10 BYD

2004 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

232,125 mi
Last recorded232,125 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 BYD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 232,125 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 233,158 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 223,134 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 214,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 207,868 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 197,788 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2016 197,786 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2015 189,604 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 189,603 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Nov 2014 181,166 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 181,166 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 170,155 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 170,155 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 158,356 miles

child seat n/s rear

n/s front lower suspension arm front inner bush deterioating

Fail 23 Nov 2012 158,356 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

child seat n/s rear

handbrake travel

n/s front lower suspension arm front inner bush deterioating

Pass 11 Nov 2011 133,104 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 107,800 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 86,456 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 67,795 miles

rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2008 67,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2007 43,051 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 43,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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A10 BYD is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 110,562 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 V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A10 BYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A10 BYD is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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