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BK54 EGU

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

191,553 mi
Last recorded191,553 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 EGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 191,553 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 190,708 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 190,705 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected when rear fog light on (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 189,801 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 182,829 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 173,166 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 173,163 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2021 163,461 miles

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

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

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

emission warning indicated on display

front coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight play in rack ends

Fail 12 Jan 2021 163,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

emission warning indicated on display

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight play in rack ends

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 154,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 145,591 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 145,398 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 4 Jan 2018 138,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 138,383 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 131,497 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 128,674 miles

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

Under covers fitted.

Fail 24 Mar 2016 128,674 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under covers fitted.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 118,808 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 118,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 103,490 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 98,023 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cuts in tyre side walls but not cords

Pass 8 Dec 2011 84,143 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 84,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 60,127 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 52,147 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 45,312 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 35,958 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 35,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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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BK54 EGU is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BK54 EGU, 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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BK54 EGU is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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