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6486 WY

2004 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

162,160 mi
Last recorded162,160 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration6486 WY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 162,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 162,160 miles

Nearside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts bearing to to hub bolts loose missing (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached loose ball joint, arm will be required (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 153,762 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 144,829 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 141,068 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 137,682 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 133,371 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 129,351 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 123,699 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 118,807 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 118,807 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 113,902 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 108,836 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 99,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 90,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 81,658 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 81,655 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 72,372 miles

rear discs worn

Pass 8 Dec 2010 62,154 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 53,066 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

upper engine mount bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2008 42,664 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 34,086 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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6486 WY is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 6486 WY, 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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6486 WY is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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