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BP53 WUG

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

239,939 mi
Last recorded239,939 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 WUG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 239,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

hand brake on limit

rear belts not tested full of tools

slight play in steering

both mirror covers missing

Fail 9 Nov 2022 239,938 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

o/s/f pads low

rear belts not tested full of tools

slight play in steering

both mirror covers missing

Pass 15 Nov 2021 226,011 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Both rear hangers defective, Shoe lace being used (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror missing

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 226,005 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Both rear hangers defective, Shoe lace being used (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 213,934 miles

Nearside Front mirror missing

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

exhaust brackets broken

tools on back seats and boot floor unable to test seat belts

Fail 11 Nov 2020 213,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front mirror missing

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

exhaust brackets broken

tools on back seats and boot floor unable to test seat belts

Pass 5 Jun 2019 197,330 miles

n/s door mirror broken

Fail 5 Jun 2019 197,330 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust mountings defective, 1 needs welding and another requires a rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s door mirror broken

Pass 6 Jun 2018 183,034 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 183,038 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel no reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure two exhaust mounting brackets broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 174,445 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 163,727 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 163,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 154,421 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged on side wall

Pass 29 May 2014 142,321 miles

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2014 142,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2013 131,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

off side front tyre has a split in it

slight play in inner steering arm

Fail 30 May 2013 131,293 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

off side front tyre has a split in it

slight play in inner steering arm

Pass 23 May 2012 116,911 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 116,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 101,753 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 101,753 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 90,257 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 89,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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)

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 8 May 2009 73,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2009 73,197 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2008 59,380 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 45,524 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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BP53 WUG is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 BP53 WUG, 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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BP53 WUG is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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