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VF04 BXL

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

299,888 mi
Last recorded299,888 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 BXL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2020 299,888 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 212,508 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 195,974 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 195,969 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 180,628 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 158,429 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on edges

Play in steering rack joints

Fail 4 Feb 2016 158,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust bracket broke but still secure

Front Both tyres wearing on edges

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack joints

Pass 20 Jan 2015 153,278 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 153,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 148,652 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 148,652 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 142,853 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 138,461 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 132,996 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 128,343 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 119,070 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 113,552 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 88,804 miles

front & rear registration plates have a feature that makes them slightly difficult to read

Fail 29 Jun 2007 88,803 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front & rear registration plates have a feature of the plates that make them slightly difficult to read

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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VF04 BXL is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VF04 BXL, 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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VF04 BXL is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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