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BJ04 HYF

2004 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,010 mi
Last recorded165,010 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 HYF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 165,010 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 165,010 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 159,972 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 150,993 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 140,409 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 131,193 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 131,193 miles

Front All position lamps not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 117,797 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 108,108 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 99,230 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 88,874 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 88,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 74,960 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 62,585 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 49,719 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edges & tread getting down 2mm.

large under tray fitted obstructing view.

plastic covers overs over both outer sills obstructing view.

Fail 17 Jan 2008 49,719 miles

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

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edges & tread getting down 2mm.

large under tray fitted obstructing view.

plastic covers overs over both outer sills obstructing view.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 47,986 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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BJ04 HYF is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Gold 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 BJ04 HYF, 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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BJ04 HYF is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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