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BG54 HLZ

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

202,574 mi
Last recorded202,574 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 HLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 202,574 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 202,487 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release n/s/r (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush n/s/f (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush o/s/f (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle n/s/f (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle o/s/f (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2017 196,788 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 196,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and inner disc worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 189,349 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads getting low

Fail 11 Jan 2016 189,349 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Jan 2015 179,854 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to check any of rear seats or seat belts due to load in the car

Fail 31 Dec 2013 171,372 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 171,372 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 165,145 miles

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

oil leak to engine crankshaft pulley area

Pass 28 Oct 2011 157,604 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2010 147,592 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 126,586 miles

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

o/s steering rackend slight play

Fail 19 Oct 2009 126,586 miles

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

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

o/s steering rackend slight play

Pass 16 Oct 2008 102,375 miles

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

both wiper blaides deteriating

Pass 17 Oct 2007 80,456 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

both steering bump stops worn

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

rear no plate deteriating

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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BG54 HLZ is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BG54 HLZ, 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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BG54 HLZ is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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