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BK04 VSM

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

134,033 mi
Last recorded134,033 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 VSM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 134,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 134,031 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 133,738 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 133,738 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 132,026 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 130,842 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 129,912 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 129,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water in headlight (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot not secured (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 125,958 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 123,223 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 117,969 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 117,689 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 111,707 miles

nsrear wearing uneven nsf and osf tyres worn innear edge

Fail 26 Oct 2015 111,707 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nsrear wearing uneven nsf and osf tyres worn innear edge

Pass 27 Oct 2014 103,915 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 96,467 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 90,406 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 90,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 80,671 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 73,224 miles

all 4 road tyres wearing very low on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2009 65,440 miles

base for rear seats missing.

nearside rear lower light cluster slightly cracked.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 55,838 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 55,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Dec 2007 43,891 miles

rear seat bases missing

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside front tyre low on inner edge 2mm

Pass 20 Dec 2007 43,891 miles

offside front tyre low on inner edge 2mm

rear seat bases missing

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 VSM is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VSM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK04 VSM registered?

BK04 VSM is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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