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BG04 KTE

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

186,542 mi
Last recorded186,542 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 KTE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 186,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and rear foot brakes imbalanced and park brake not working offside. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy if spun quickly.

Offside Front Tyre has cut in sidewall appears not deep enough to reach body cords.

Oil leak Engine oil leaking. ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 186,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and rear foot brakes imbalanced and park brake not working offside. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy if spun quickly.

Offside Front Tyre has cut in sidewall appears not deep enough to reach body cords.

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

Oil leak Engine oil leaking. ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 171,108 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 157,573 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 151,216 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2013 138,081 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 138,081 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 128,769 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 114,548 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 95,143 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 77,428 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 58,904 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 58,904 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 45,945 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 KTE is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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