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BG04 LXM

2004 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,027 mi
Last recorded160,027 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 LXM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2021 160,027 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 155,570 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front chip in headlight lens

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 155,450 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front chip in headlight lens

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 148,363 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Hand brake only just met the mot requirements

exhaust back box is corroded

fuel filter is corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2018 148,350 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Hand brake only just met the mot requirements

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

exhaust back box is corroded

fuel filter is corroded

o/s front inner door handle is loose

Pass 16 Oct 2017 133,685 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 128,655 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 122,939 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 122,939 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect to far to right and low (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 117,094 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 108,435 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 108,435 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 98,440 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust mount corroded.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 85,778 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 72,700 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 59,178 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 53,735 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 53,735 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 44,342 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 32,937 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 LXM is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LXM, 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 LXM is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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