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AC04 FCJ

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,245 mi
Last recorded189,245 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 FCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 189,245 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 181,798 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 181,789 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2024 174,228 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 168,215 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 162,705 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 157,599 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 148,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 148,215 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 141,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 141,016 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 133,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 133,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 128,718 miles

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

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

front tyres starting to wear

Fail 7 Jul 2016 128,718 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres starting to wear

Pass 1 Oct 2015 122,667 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded due to lack of use?

Pass 24 Jul 2014 110,875 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 110,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 94,685 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 92,133 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 88,303 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 85,395 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 85,395 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 83,687 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 83,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 73,987 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 59,185 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 43,181 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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AC04 FCJ is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AC04 FCJ, 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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AC04 FCJ is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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