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BG04 GJE

2004 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,856 mi
Last recorded172,856 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 GJE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 172,856 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 167,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 163,494 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 159,393 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 159,378 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play OSF inner joint has excessive free play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Serious pas fluid leak from steering rack o/s/f. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NSF inner c.v. boot split. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective all three wiper blades torn. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 157,019 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 144,337 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 131,569 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 121,839 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 121,839 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 May 2014 111,802 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 111,802 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 102,091 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 94,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 85,727 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 79,098 miles

front discs worn inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2010 79,096 miles

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

front discs worn inner edge

Pass 16 May 2009 68,285 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 50,679 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 35,030 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 GJE is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJE, 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 GJE is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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