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BT04 CUU

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

196,512 mi
Last recorded196,512 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 CUU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 196,512 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 192,435 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 192,433 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick look like they are breaking up as well (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 189,757 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both only just got a pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin but cant see clearly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 186,884 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 186,876 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexible leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to minimum depth (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 180,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 175,240 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INSIDE EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively ONLY JUST PASSED (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 171,594 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 167,149 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2018 167,149 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 160,259 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 23 Jun 2017 160,259 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn fuel cap seal torn/ perished (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm very close to ply/ cords showing on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 23 Jun 2016 150,206 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 150,206 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 139,742 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 131,542 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 112,737 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 100,029 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 8 Aug 2011 100,029 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 6 Sep 2010 87,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 70,494 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 52,347 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 52,347 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 39,181 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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BT04 CUU is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BT04 CUU, 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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BT04 CUU is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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