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BD04 KTE

2004 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

165,695 mi
Last recorded165,695 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 KTE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 165,695 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 165,695 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 157,713 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 157,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 151,219 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 151,219 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 144,678 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 20 Nov 2015 137,624 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 137,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 131,348 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 131,348 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2013 124,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight noise on n/s/rear wheel

Pass 8 Nov 2013 124,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight noise on n/s/rear wheel

Pass 15 Oct 2012 115,388 miles

2 nails in n/s/f tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2011 105,688 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 105,688 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 93,834 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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise - airbag light on.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 87,315 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 71,956 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 May 2009 71,953 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 59,542 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 59,542 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 43,505 miles

fronf brake pads low

Fail 12 Jun 2007 43,505 miles

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

fronf brake pads low

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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BD04 KTE is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BD04 KTE, 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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BD04 KTE is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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