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BV04 YLY

2004 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

189,217 mi
Last recorded189,217 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 YLY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 189,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 185,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in tread ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 182,495 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 182,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre worn to plies around inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 178,988 miles

Front Lower O/S & N/S front lower suspension arms forward mounting showing signs of wear.

Pass 17 Mar 2022 175,940 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 172,145 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front fog lamps not working

Pass 4 Feb 2020 166,134 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

had trouble getting fog light to work, trailer socket

Fail 3 Feb 2020 166,117 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side wheel will only rotate one direction (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

had trouble getting fog light to work, trailer socket

Pass 15 Feb 2019 150,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Feb 2019 150,678 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Feb 2018 137,651 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 137,650 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 120,662 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 118,643 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 118,643 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 112,815 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 105,459 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 99,784 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 99,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 93,013 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 93,013 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 85,742 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 76,646 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 68,491 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 59,123 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 48,979 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

parkbrake excess travel

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 YLY is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 BV04 YLY, 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 YLY is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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