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SK04 BFH

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

324,590 mi
Last recorded324,590 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 BFH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 324,590 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 324,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure to rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner bushes wet with oil

Pass 23 Sep 2019 311,054 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 311,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 294,677 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 294,677 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 294,433 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Gearbox mounting defective stay bar ()

Nearside Front Inner bushes

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

Nearside Front chip in screen

Nearside Front small end float

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 276,002 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 267,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 500 miles (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s front 2-3000 miles (4.1.E.1)

o/s & n/s front tyres cut on side walls ok for test

Fail 19 Sep 2016 267,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 500 miles (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s front 2-3000 miles (4.1.E.1)

o/s & n/s front tyres cut on side walls ok for test

Pass 28 Apr 2015 257,440 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all four tyres low tread

n/s/r tyre cut tread deep but no cords

rear anti roll d bushes slight play

Pass 3 Apr 2014 254,493 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 254,493 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 259,676 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 250,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 242,840 miles

low reading on offside handbrake

Pass 3 May 2011 230,191 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2011 230,191 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 207,875 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 207,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 29 Apr 2009 183,015 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 137,787 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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SK04 BFH is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SK04 BFH, 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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SK04 BFH is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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