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A1 LWF

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,103 mi
Last recorded127,103 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 LWF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 127,103 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 118,140 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 115,384 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 115,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2022 110,929 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 110,929 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 106,779 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 106,779 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 103,650 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And Outer Edge Feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 99,085 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 99,085 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 93,836 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 15 Jun 2018 93,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Jun 2017 87,635 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 81,807 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 81,807 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 74,415 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 23 Jun 2014 67,116 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 67,116 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 60,559 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

very slight play in both inner trackrods

Fail 18 Jun 2013 60,559 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

n/s mirrorglass missing

o/s numberplate light dull

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust bracket snapped

steering lock stops slightly worn

very slight play in both inner trackrods

Fail 19 Jun 2012 55,162 miles

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

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

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

front lockstops are worn

n/s and o/s front comfort bushes are starting to split

n/s/f tyre bald on both edges

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 19 Jun 2012 55,162 miles

front lockstops are worn

n/s and o/s front comfort bushes are starting to split

n/s/f tyre bald on both edges

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 9 Jun 2011 47,906 miles

nearside and offside cumfort bushes are slightly split

slight cut on nearside rear tyre

slight leak on power steering resevoir

Fail 23 Jun 2010 41,205 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both front comfort bushes slightly split

front lockstops are slightly worn

slight play in both antiroll bar knuckles

slight play in n/s/f steering knuckle

Pass 23 Jun 2010 41,205 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front comfort bushes slightly split

front lockstops are slightly worn

slight play in both antiroll bar knuckles

slight play in n/s/f steering knuckle

Pass 26 Jun 2009 35,530 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 26,759 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,972 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 20,076 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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A1 LWF is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 A1 LWF, 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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A1 LWF is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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