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BF04 XCY

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,554 mi
Last recorded164,554 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 XCY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 164,554 miles

Exhaust mounting defective forward rear mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear n/s and o/s on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 164,554 miles

Exhaust mounting defective forward rear mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear n/s and o/s on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 152,175 miles

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

forward rear exhaust mount missing

Fail 6 Jul 2017 152,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

forward rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 19 Jul 2016 141,921 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

forward rear exhaust mounting missing

Pass 20 Jul 2015 129,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to outer sidewalls n/s and o/s front tyres

fuel cap seal deteriorating

outer sill covers fitted

rear silencver forward mount missing

Fail 20 Jul 2015 129,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to outer sidewalls n/s and o/s front tyres

fuel cap seal deteriorating

outer sill covers fitted

rear silencver forward mount missing

Fail 14 Jul 2014 117,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in sidewalls of o/s rear tyre

outer sill covers fitted

petrol cap seal deteriating

Pass 14 Jul 2014 117,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in sidewalls of o/s rear tyre

outer sill covers fitted

petrol cap seal deteriating

Pass 25 Jul 2013 107,640 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

rear silencer coroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 100,826 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 98,506 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 88,968 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 80,479 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 80,479 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 73,336 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 57,177 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)

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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BF04 XCY is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BF04 XCY, 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 XCY is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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