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BK04 EGX

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

177,855 mi
Last recorded177,855 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 EGX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 177,855 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 177,855 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 167,106 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Aug 2018 167,088 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Aug 2017 155,984 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 155,867 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers not parking (8.3.1b)

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

Front front position lights not working with ignition on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 149,953 miles

n/s/r tyre nearly down to wear bars.

o/s/r hand brake lazy effort.

Fail 20 Feb 2016 149,939 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre nearly down to wear bars.

o/s/r hand brake lazy effort.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 132,405 miles

fuel filler flap hinge broken

Fail 4 Feb 2015 132,405 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine top mount split

fuel filler flap hinge broken

Pass 22 Feb 2014 116,848 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 100,303 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 98,701 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside front wing mirror glass damaged, secured with tape and still allows view ro rear, recommend replacement

Fail 20 Dec 2011 79,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has cuts in outer side wall

Pass 20 Dec 2011 79,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has cuts in outer side wall

Pass 12 Jan 2011 69,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounts broken( system still secure)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 59,805 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 59,805 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 52,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2008 52,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2007 37,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 37,818 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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BK04 EGX is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BK04 EGX, 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 BK04 EGX registered?

BK04 EGX is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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