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BA04 WXY

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

175,670 mi
Last recorded175,670 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 WXY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 175,670 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 175,670 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 163,944 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 163,940 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (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))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 152,080 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 140,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 130,073 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 125,503 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 121,100 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 116,753 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 116,753 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 108,946 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 102,873 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 102,873 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 95,633 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Sep 2013 85,747 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 85,747 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 82,857 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 74,373 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 61,564 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 52,639 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 38,929 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 27,153 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
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BA04 WXY is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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