CarVerify

Free Car Check

BA04 FET

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

124,468 mi
Last recorded124,468 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 FET
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 124,468 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 122,340 miles

Corrosion on underside

Exhaust corroded

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 122,337 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on underside

Exhaust corroded

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 121,125 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 119,333 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 119,333 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 117,480 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 117,480 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 114,596 miles

exhaust corroding

fuel filter corroding

rear exhaust mounting adrift

Fail 28 Oct 2019 114,596 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroding

fuel filter corroding

rear exhaust mounting adrift

Pass 17 Oct 2018 109,189 miles

exhaust corroding

nearside front tyre scuffed on outer wall

Fail 16 Oct 2018 109,189 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroding

nearside front tyre scuffed on outer wall

Pass 25 Oct 2017 103,541 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroding

Fail 25 Oct 2017 103,541 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2016 97,652 miles

exhaust corroding

nearside front tyre scuffed on outer wall

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 25 Oct 2016 97,652 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

nearside front tyre scuffed on outer wall

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2015 91,260 miles

exhaust corroding

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 9 Oct 2015 91,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust corroding

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2014 85,268 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2013 77,682 miles

exhaust corroding

Fail 18 Oct 2012 69,490 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

exhaust rusting

front brake discs slightly worn

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 18 Oct 2012 69,490 miles

exhaust rusting

front brake discs slightly worn

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 26 Oct 2011 60,608 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 60,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 47,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 34,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 25,479 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 25,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 19,154 miles

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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BA04 FET is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 BA04 FET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BA04 FET?

You can check the full history of BA04 FET by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BA04 FET registered?

BA04 FET is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 August 2004.

Is BA04 FET safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA04 FET shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BA04 FET have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BA04 FET. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.