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BG54 YZA

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

225,692 mi
Last recorded225,692 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2023 225,692 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front tip mount bearing rough

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 211,568 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Sep 2022 211,568 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2021 201,538 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 201,522 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 187,528 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 187,528 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 176,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 167,252 miles

Headlamp patterns poor

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2018 156,604 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 156,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 144,716 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 130,146 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 118,908 miles

Both rear tyre treads worn uneven

Fail 31 Jul 2015 118,908 miles

Both rear tyre treads worn uneven

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 106,182 miles

surface cut in nsr tyre wall

Pass 9 Aug 2013 96,592 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 96,592 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 83,308 miles

Center exhaust mount broken but exhaust still fully suported

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 83,308 miles

Center exhaust mount broken but exhaust still fully suported

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 72,871 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 65,497 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 65,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 54,050 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 42,489 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 7 Nov 2007 33,197 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 YZA is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YZA, 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 YZA registered?

BG54 YZA is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 November 2004.

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