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BL04 JGX

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,390 mi
Last recorded83,390 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 JGX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 83,390 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 81,404 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 78,912 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2022 76,612 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 74,763 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 74,755 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 70,164 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 66,328 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 62,323 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 59,864 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 57,480 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 55,584 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013
Fail 10 Jun 2013 53,815 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 52,178 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 48,508 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 44,370 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 44,370 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 41,646 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 36,230 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 33,142 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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BL04 JGX is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BL04 JGX, 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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What year was BL04 JGX registered?

BL04 JGX is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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The MOT history for BL04 JGX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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