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BG04 GKC

2004 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,052 mi
Last recorded203,052 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 203,052 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 203,052 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 194,390 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 185,265 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 177,760 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 169,926 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 161,722 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 157,022 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 151,825 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 147,140 miles

handbrake has slight travel at lever

Pass 25 May 2017 141,136 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 137,529 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 132,137 miles

Both Rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge.

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 132,075 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both Rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge.

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 126,739 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 126,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 126,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Intercooler leaking

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 122,796 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 122,796 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 119,144 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 112,564 miles

Oil leak

under carrae covwr fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2011 112,506 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

under carrae covwr fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2010 104,900 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 89,026 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 89,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2008 54,482 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 21 May 2007 35,924 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 35,213 miles

engine cover fitted † †plastic covers on sills

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 GKC 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 75%.

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 GKC, 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 GKC is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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