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BG04 SZK

2004 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,069 mi
Last recorded150,069 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 150,069 miles

Nearside Rear hub area noisey but unknown if bearing or brakes

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

Offside Rear brake flexi hose slightly twisted

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2018 150,067 miles

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

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

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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective all three (5.2.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear hub area noisey but unknown if bearing or brakes

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

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2017 136,170 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisey (2.6.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear seats stowed away when tested unable to fully check seat belts

Fail 22 Mar 2017 136,170 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisey (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear seats stowed away when tested unable to fully check seat belts

Pass 29 Mar 2016 128,915 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 128,915 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 120,381 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 109,672 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 97,562 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 97,562 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 88,119 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 78,953 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 78,953 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 70,201 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 61,147 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 52,247 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 52,247 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 45,137 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 SZK is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SZK, 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 SZK is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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