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BJ54 FTV

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,458 mi
Last recorded105,458 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 FTV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 105,458 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 95,153 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)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 95,153 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 82,115 miles

anti skid service warning lamp on

fuel cap seal splitting

nearside front driving/fog lamp inoperative

sill covers and part underbody fuel line covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Jul 2013 82,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

anti skid service warning lamp on

fuel cap seal splitting

nearside front driving/fog lamp inoperative

nearside rear upper sidelamp inoperative

sill covers and part underbody fuel line covers fitted not allowing full inspection

suspect all tyre pressures low

Pass 23 Jul 2012 75,504 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 75,504 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 68,203 miles

Offside rear brake disc pitted.

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 58,076 miles

Offsie rear brake disc pitted.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 39,503 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 Sep 2007 31,879 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 31,879 miles

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

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

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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BJ54 FTV is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BJ54 FTV, 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 BJ54 FTV registered?

BJ54 FTV is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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