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BV54 VZH

2004 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

224,552 mi
Last recorded224,552 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 VZH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 224,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 217,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 211,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 211,804 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 204,627 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 203,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lamp lenses are in poor condition causing reduced light output. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 200,559 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 197,922 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 188,939 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

anti skid service required message displayed on dash

Fail 14 Sep 2016 188,939 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

anti skid service required message displayed on dash

Pass 14 Sep 2015 177,603 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 177,603 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 161,952 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 161,952 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 145,214 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 127,362 miles

near side rear tyre worn slightly uneven

off side front tyre worn on inside edge and just legal

off side rear tyre perised on tread erier

Pass 7 Sep 2011 112,547 miles

boty front wishboan front bushes worn slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2010 95,796 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 78,012 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges and just legal

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge and just legal

Pass 1 Sep 2008 64,746 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 54,025 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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BV54 VZH is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VZH, 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 VZH registered?

BV54 VZH is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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