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BL54 KJN

2004 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

182,603 mi
Last recorded182,603 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 KJN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 182,603 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/S & O/S Spring cups corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Handbrake travel very high

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 182,603 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/S & O/S Spring cups corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Handbrake travel very high

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 176,654 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside fading (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside corrosion to spring cups (5.3.2 (b))

Rear handbrake travel high

Pass 31 Jul 2024 170,985 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 170,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 165,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear park brake efficency only just met requirements

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))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 165,971 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 161,460 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 156,783 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 156,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 152,304 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 145,860 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT WISHBONES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front DRIVEV SHAFT

Nearside Rear BRAKE EFF

Fail 1 Jul 2019 145,860 miles

Exhaust system insecure CENTE SECTION MOUNT BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted BOTH FRONT RUBBER SLIPERS WORN (2.1.4 (b))

Steering system fouling BOTH FRONT TYRES ON INNER ARCHES (2.1.4 (a))

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (f))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT WISHBONES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front DRIVEV SHAFT

Nearside Rear BRAKE EFF

Pass 25 Jul 2018 136,571 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 136,571 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 128,327 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 119,596 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 110,156 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 100,945 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 91,729 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 81,303 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 70,686 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing low.

Fail 7 Aug 2010 57,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 57,812 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 53,480 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 48,955 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 40,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 (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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BL54 KJN is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 BL54 KJN, 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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BL54 KJN is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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