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WG04 BVT

2004 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

234,688 mi
Last recorded234,688 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 BVT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 234,688 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 234,672 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 216,164 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 201,227 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 201,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2014 187,730 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)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate deteriorated

signs of o/s/f tyre scrubbing in past[not at time of test]

Fail 1 May 2014 187,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear number plate deteriorated

signs of o/s/f tyre scrubbing in past[not at time of test]

Pass 26 Apr 2013 168,356 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit approximately 2-3mm tread depth

offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit approximately 2-3mm tread depth

Fail 26 Apr 2013 168,356 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit approximately 2-3mm tread depth

offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit approximately 2-3mm tread depth

Pass 30 Apr 2012 149,553 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres staring to wear unevenly and low.

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint.

Fail 26 Apr 2012 149,553 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres staring to wear unevenly and low.

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint.

Fail 21 Apr 2011 129,119 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 129,119 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 106,025 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 81,872 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 58,654 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 40,753 miles

Nearside 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)

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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WG04 BVT is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WG04 BVT, 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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WG04 BVT is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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