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BG54 KCU

2004 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

121,462 mi
Last recorded121,462 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 KCU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 121,462 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 121,462 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 106,195 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 105,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 90,887 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 76,729 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 61,971 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 56,701 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Also front and rear suspension components corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 56,078 miles

Offside Rear Both nearside and offside fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2017 55,062 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 52,207 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 48,921 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 45,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight cut in o/s/f outer tyre wall

slight travel on hand brake

Fail 13 Nov 2014 45,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight cut in o/s/f outer tyre wall

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 14 Nov 2013 40,271 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 34,975 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE WORN

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE WORN

Pass 16 Nov 2011 29,087 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 24,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 21,551 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 18,773 miles

IMBALANCE ON THE FRONT BRAKES IS 21% WHICH IS CLOSE TO THE LIMIT IS 25%

Fail 11 Nov 2008 18,773 miles

IMBALANCE ON THE FRONT BRAKES IS 21% WHICH IS CLOSE TO THE LIMIT IS 25%

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 15,307 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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BG54 KCU is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BG54 KCU, 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 BG54 KCU registered?

BG54 KCU is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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