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BG04 EVJ

2004 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,461 mi
Last recorded163,461 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 EVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 163,461 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 158,012 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 150,570 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 142,310 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear tyres wearing on the inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 135,024 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 127,828 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 127,828 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 123,429 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 116,432 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 110,823 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Pulls to the left, but inside braking tolerance. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 105,489 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 105,489 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 99,932 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 99,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 94,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 87,939 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 87,939 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 80,251 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 72,817 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 72,817 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 64,102 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 55,963 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 55,963 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 47,183 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 47,183 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 40,431 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 40,431 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

O/S FRONT LOWER ARM RUBBER BUSHES STARTING TO BE AFFECTTED BY OIL LEAKING FROM ENGINE......

Pass 13 Mar 2007 30,853 miles

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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BG04 EVJ is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG04 EVJ, 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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BG04 EVJ is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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