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BV54 VZA

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,643 mi
Last recorded127,643 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 VZA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 127,643 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged and wearing near to limit!

offside front tyre wearing near to limit!

Pass 30 Sep 2024 125,083 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged!

offside front tyre screw in tread!

Fail 30 Sep 2024 125,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged!

offside front tyre screw in tread!

Pass 14 Sep 2023 116,473 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 116,471 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 109,439 miles

Front McPherson upper strut mount bearings dry both sides

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall scrub + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 104,428 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 103,483 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 103,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB FITTER WRONG (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 101,668 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 101,668 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 96,921 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 96,921 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 90,118 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 90,118 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 83,903 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 79,280 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 72,539 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 72,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 62,971 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 49,621 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 38,564 miles

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

both front tyres very near limit.

n/s/r tyre on limit.

Pass 25 Sep 2010 30,642 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 24,418 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 20,062 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 13,655 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 13,655 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 13,361 miles

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

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

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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BV54 VZA is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV54 VZA, 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 BV54 VZA registered?

BV54 VZA is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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The MOT history for BV54 VZA shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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