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BL04 BWU

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,313 mi
Last recorded111,313 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 BWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 111,313 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 111,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 109,854 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 109,854 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 108,057 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 108,057 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 101,068 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 101,068 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 90,520 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 90,519 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 77,287 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Oct 2014 66,115 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust bracket broken`

Pass 7 Oct 2013 56,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhuast bracket corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 50,119 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 50,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 43,692 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 42,311 miles

Centre & rear exhaust brackets corroded

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorating

Rear tyres wearing on outside edge

Rear tyres, outer sidewalls worn

Pass 6 Mar 2009 40,652 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres slight wear on outer edge

Fail 5 Mar 2009 40,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres slight wear on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2008 38,967 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 37,041 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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BL04 BWU is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BWU, 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 BWU is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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