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BC04 TFZ

2004 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

159,336 mi
Last recorded159,336 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 TFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 159,336 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 159,336 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024

Milage not displaying

Fail 24 Oct 2024

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Milage not displaying

Pass 23 Oct 2023 154,241 miles

Headlamp washers and wipers removed.

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing notchy when turned (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing notchy when turned. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 154,232 miles

Emissions unable to be completed thick black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (dry Joint) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Unable to switch to side, main, front or rear fog lamps. (Also headlamp level and dash illumination inoperative via same switch panel) (4.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Headlamp washers and wipers removed.

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing notchy when turned (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing notchy when turned. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 151,373 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 151,373 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users 2nd gear tune up to clear but engine goes into limp mode (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 146,472 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 146,472 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip bulb replaced (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 142,732 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 136,922 miles

both front lower suspension arm front bushes poor condition

Fail 22 Oct 2019 136,922 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front lower suspension arm front bushes poor condition

front brake discs corroded at edges

front brake pads look low

offside rear position lamp partially illuminated

Pass 30 Oct 2018 129,950 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 121,295 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 115,075 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 108,095 miles

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

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2014 101,628 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 97,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2012 88,287 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 8 Sep 2011 78,980 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 70,435 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 70,435 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 56,871 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 45,719 miles

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 21 Jun 2007 34,689 miles

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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BC04 TFZ is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 BC04 TFZ, 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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BC04 TFZ is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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