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BG04 SZE

2004 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,494 mi
Last recorded170,494 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 SZE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 170,494 miles

all coil springs heavily corroded

Central central exhaust outer shield corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate can be still read (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 163,322 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 154,954 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2016 154,954 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2015 138,017 miles

Front vehicle has a knocking noise possibly from bush or ball joint

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 124,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre tread depth 3mm

Fail 1 Oct 2014 124,603 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre tread depth 3mm

Pass 23 Oct 2013 117,271 miles

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

Noise from nearside wheel when rotated. Poss hand brake shoes

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

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

Slight noise from both front top mount bearings

Fail 23 Oct 2013 117,271 miles

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

Noise from nearside wheel when rotated. Poss hand brake shoes

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

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

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

Slight noise from both front top mount bearings

Pass 9 Oct 2012 107,780 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 4 Oct 2011 96,452 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn uneven

nearside wiper blade smears slightly

Fail 4 Oct 2011 96,452 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn uneven

nearside wiper blade smears slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2010 84,035 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 71,994 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 60,225 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 50,996 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 38,017 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 SZE is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SZE, 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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What year was BG04 SZE registered?

BG04 SZE is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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