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BN54 DXA

2004 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

221,243 mi
Last recorded221,243 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 DXA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 221,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 221,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 213,689 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

front fog lamps not working

Fail 10 Feb 2021 213,689 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front fog lamps not working

Pass 13 Feb 2020 208,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 208,600 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 205,917 miles

BONNET CATCH STICKING

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE

EXHAUST FLEXI JOINT HAS A SLIGHT LEAK

FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE STARTING TO PERISH

HEAD LAMPS ARE DULL

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR ROLL BAR D-BUSHES AND O/S LINK ROD

Fail 4 Feb 2019 205,917 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

BONNET CATCH STICKING

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE

EXHAUST FLEXI JOINT HAS A SLIGHT LEAK

FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE STARTING TO PERISH

HEAD LAMPS ARE DULL

O/S REAR TOP SIDE LIGHT BRIGHTER THAN LOWER

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR ROLL BAR D-BUSHES AND O/S LINK ROD

Pass 16 Jan 2018 194,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 177,195 miles

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 162,358 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 162,355 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 152,693 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 137,660 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 137,286 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 121,945 miles

Handbrake low on efficiency but both wheels locking at time of test, recommend rear brakes checked.

Pass 3 Feb 2012 108,434 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 105,111 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

tread on both front tyres is wearing low

Pass 5 Feb 2010 102,581 miles

n/s/r tyre has a cut on wall and worn on both edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2009 101,243 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 79,678 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 62,161 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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BN54 DXA is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BN54 DXA, 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 BN54 DXA registered?

BN54 DXA is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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The MOT history for BN54 DXA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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