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EF04 BKY

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

196,990 mi
Last recorded196,990 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 BKY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 196,990 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 196,666 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2022 186,999 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 186,993 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 179,163 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 179,163 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

warning light on dash

Pass 26 Nov 2020 168,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror cover missing

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 168,807 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror cover missing

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 162,812 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 162,811 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 160,277 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 151,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 151,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 141,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 141,594 miles

Rear Hand operated control valve control cannot be moved over its full travel handbrake travel to high (3.2.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 130,620 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 117,867 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 106,094 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 96,862 miles

Nearside headlamp wiper deteriorated, offside missing

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 96,862 miles

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

Nearside headlamp wiper deteriorated, offside missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 88,865 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 78,771 miles

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

airbag fault warning light on

Fail 29 Jun 2010 78,771 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

airbag fault warning light on

Pass 29 Jun 2009 67,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 57,708 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 50,531 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 50,531 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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EF04 BKY is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF04 BKY, 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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EF04 BKY is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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