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BL04 BWC

2004 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

238,564 mi
Last recorded238,564 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 BWC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 238,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 15 Mar 2024 227,392 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir & rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 227,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipped beam (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipped beam (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir & rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 215,090 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 204,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 204,098 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 191,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 191,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 172,103 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 161,810 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 161,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2017 157,110 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 157,110 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 152,393 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 152,393 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 144,198 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 143,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 131,687 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 131,687 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 112,674 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 99,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2012 99,180 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2011 86,757 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 86,756 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 75,038 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 56,358 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 50,802 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 50,314 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 29 May 2007 41,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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BL04 BWC is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 BL04 BWC, 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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BL04 BWC is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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