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BK04 HFA

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

159,629 mi
Last recorded159,629 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 HFA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 159,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 155,166 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder wear and getting low on tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear and getting low on tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp assembly damaged/broken

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

hand brake lever has little reserve travel left

Fail 11 Mar 2022 155,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder wear and getting low on tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear and getting low on tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp assembly damaged/broken

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

hand brake lever has little reserve travel left

Pass 11 Mar 2021 147,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front mirror cowling missing

Offside Rear lamp assembly damaged/broken

Oil leak, but not excessive considerable, front of engine possibly from intercooler sandwiched between radiator and air con condenser (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel left

Fail 11 Mar 2021 147,292 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box mounting/hanger broken and exhaust adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front mirror cowling missing

Offside Rear lamp assembly damaged/broken

Oil leak, but not excessive considerable, front of engine possibly from intercooler sandwiched between radiator and air con condenser (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel left

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 10 Mar 2020 136,260 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2020 136,260 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2019 122,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting near to wear bars. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 116,602 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 116,393 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 116,053 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 112,663 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 108,639 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 104,622 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 99,740 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 95,151 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 89,778 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 83,716 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 78,906 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 60,309 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)

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 HFA is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BK04 HFA, 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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BK04 HFA is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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