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BN04 WXA

2004 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

191,779 mi
Last recorded191,779 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 WXA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 191,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 190,054 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 184,143 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 184,135 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 174,601 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 169,173 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 160,914 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 138,674 miles

N/S/F steering lock stop is damaged.

N/S/F tyre has some damage on the outer sidewall.

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 138,674 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

N/S/F steering lock stop is damaged.

N/S/F tyre has some damage on the outer sidewall.

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced upper bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jul 2017 110,690 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 84,911 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 84,903 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush FRONT COLLAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside rear is slow rate of increase. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front collar bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 80,010 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 75,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 70,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 70,300 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 68,124 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise metal exhaust support mounting corroding.

advise sill covers fitted not allowing full view of sills.

advise surface cut in nearside front tyre,not to ply or cords at present

Pass 23 Feb 2011 63,220 miles

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

advise front underbody cover fitted,not allowing full view of underbody.

advise sill covers fitted not allowing full view of sills.

Fail 15 Feb 2011 63,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise front underbody cover fitted,not allowing full view of underbody.

advise sill covers fitted not allowing full view of sills.

Pass 2 Dec 2009 55,795 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)

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

advise front underbody cover fitted not allowing full view of underbody.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 50,477 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 45,598 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 35,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 35,570 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)

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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BN04 WXA is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BN04 WXA, 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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BN04 WXA is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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