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C6 BFC

2004 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

163,731 mi
Last recorded163,731 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 BFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 163,731 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 169,268 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 156,735 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 151,066 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 141,119 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2020 134,930 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2019 128,369 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 122,445 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 115,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 105,838 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut, not at cords

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cut, not at cords

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall cut, not at cords

Pass 1 Oct 2015 99,608 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 96,599 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 96,599 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 93,448 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 93,448 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 90,362 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 81,131 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 81,131 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 70,519 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 70,519 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 57,136 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 57,136 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 46,384 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 32,871 miles

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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C6 BFC is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 C6 BFC, 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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C6 BFC is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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