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BX54 BFA

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

214,023 mi
Last recorded214,023 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 BFA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 214,023 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 207,225 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 206,117 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 202,167 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 197,267 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 182,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 166,362 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 166,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 166,222 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part touching strut (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 157,632 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing out outter edge

Pass 16 Mar 2016 155,225 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 151,883 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 148,593 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)

nearside wiper torn

Pass 14 Feb 2013 144,909 miles

centre exhaust section corroding

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear number plate starting to disfigure

Fail 2 Feb 2013 144,792 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jan 2012 138,995 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 130,319 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 121,381 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 100,549 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 71,840 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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BX54 BFA is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BX54 BFA, 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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BX54 BFA is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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