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BG04 KRD

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

210,647 mi
Last recorded210,647 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 KRD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 210,647 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake reduced effort

Rear Exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2017 210,647 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake reduced effort

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

Rear Exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2016 200,021 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mountings deteriorated

coil spring corroded both front & nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 200,021 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mountings deteriorated

coil spring corroded both front & nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 190,814 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both front & nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 190,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both front & nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 181,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 181,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 167,708 miles

n/s front tyre worn edges

Fail 21 Sep 2013 167,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s front tyre worn edges

Pass 20 Oct 2012 156,163 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 136,638 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 136,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 113,899 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 97,883 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 92,497 miles

both rear tyres wearing low .front brake pads wearing low .

Fail 24 Oct 2008 92,412 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low .front brake pads wearing low .

Pass 25 Oct 2007 85,874 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 72,471 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 KRD is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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