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V13 BJL

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,992 mi
Last recorded69,992 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV13 BJL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 69,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 69,515 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 67,838 miles

Engine covers fitted

Rear exhaust silencer hanger broken

Under trays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2016 67,838 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Rear exhaust silencer hanger broken

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 64,320 miles

Under trays fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 60,708 miles

off side front seat belt guide missing but dose not affect operation

Fail 2 Sep 2014 60,708 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side front seat belt guide missing but dose not affect operation

Pass 28 Aug 2013 55,781 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 55,781 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 50,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 5 Oct 2011 46,097 miles

Fuel filler flap hinge broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front lower wishbone front bush split

Nearside rear tyre worn heavily on outer edge

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

Offside front lower wishbone front bush split

Offside rear tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2011 46,097 miles

Fuel filler flap hinge broken

Nearside front lower wishbone front bush split

Nearside rear tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Offside front lower wishbone front bush split

Offside rear tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Pass 20 Oct 2010 40,588 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2009 35,350 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp mask's fitted are reducing the amount of light emitted

Pass 16 Sep 2009 35,350 miles

Headlamp mask's fitted are reducing the amount of light emitted

Pass 18 Sep 2008 28,674 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 21,458 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 21,458 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear 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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V13 BJL is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V13 BJL, 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 V13 BJL registered?

V13 BJL is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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