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214,475 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe before silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded and has slight blow from rear (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front indicators white (4.4.3 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive play in steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded and has slight blow from rear (6.1.2 (a))
Offside number plate light inoperative
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
anti skid service due light illuminated
both front suspension coil springs are corroded at the bottom
both lower suspension arm bottom bushes are slightly deteriorated
o/s rear coil spring corroded
o/s rear tyre has a nail in it, the tread is cracking and the inner side wall is badly cracked, no cords visible so just ok at time of test
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
anti skid service due light illuminated
both front suspension coil springs are corroded at the bottom
both lower suspension arm bottom bushes are slightly deteriorated
o/s rear coil spring corroded
o/s rear tyre has a nail in it, the tread is cracking and the inner side wall is badly cracked, no cords visible so just ok at time of test
n/s rear parking brake just ok
n/s rear tyre and tyre valve just ok
Nearside Rear Worn on inner tread
Exhaust system not adequately supported Backbox (7.1.1)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both bulbs in wrong (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Worn on inner tread
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
both front wishbone bushs slightly worn
o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge
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)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
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BF04 NBY is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 BF04 NBY, 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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BF04 NBY is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2004.
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