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BF54 ZRC

2004 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

213,158 mi
Last recorded213,158 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 ZRC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 213,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 207,959 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead seal slight distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged/temp repaired light source still showing red (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

chip in windscreen on passenger side not in drivers view

Fail 5 Sep 2023 207,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear light cluster damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light light cluster damaged showing white (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 204,417 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear light cluster temp repair carried out

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 204,416 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear light cluster temp repair carried out

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

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad lining separated from backing

Pass 9 Sep 2021 199,088 miles

Central Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear light cluster damaged covered up by black tape

Fail 9 Sep 2021 199,088 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Central Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear light cluster damaged covered up by black tape

Pass 29 Sep 2020 197,238 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 197,233 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 190,174 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 190,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2018 181,222 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 168,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 158,649 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 158,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 133,179 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 108,663 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 86,281 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 9 Jul 2014 84,658 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 79,365 miles

front tyres uneven wear

Pass 9 Jul 2012 72,962 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 71,019 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Jul 2010 64,518 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 56,745 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 48,320 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 39,576 miles

nearside front wiper blade deteriorating

nearside rear upper sidelight not working

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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BF54 ZRC 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 76.9%.

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 BF54 ZRC, 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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BF54 ZRC is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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