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BV04 YLM

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

186,366 mi
Last recorded186,366 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 YLM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 186,366 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 186,352 miles

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)

Exhaust centre pipe mount hooks fractured

Pass 15 May 2013 165,870 miles

Both headlamp beams slightly out of focus

Fail 9 May 2013 165,587 miles

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

Both headlamp beams slightly out of focus

Pass 17 May 2012 147,259 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 147,259 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 14 May 2012 147,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine noisy

front tyres badly worn on inside edge

o/s rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 14 May 2011 124,763 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 126,734 miles

both front tyres on 2mm tread

slight play n/s/r anti roll bar mounting

Fail 4 May 2010 126,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres on 2mm tread

slight play n/s/r anti roll bar mounting

Pass 28 Apr 2009 122,392 miles

both front wishbones front bushes splitting

slight steering rack/rod play both sides

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 16 Apr 2008 117,304 miles

front brake discs worn

front wishbone bushes starting to split

slight steering rod play

Pass 13 Apr 2007 88,626 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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BV04 YLM is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BV04 YLM, 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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BV04 YLM is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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