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AF04 SXU

2004 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

154,303 mi
Last recorded154,303 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 SXU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 154,303 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 154,303 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in nearside front suspension arm lower ball joint.

Pass 17 Feb 2021 149,034 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel filter corroded.

Fail 16 Feb 2021 149,034 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel filter corroded.

Pass 28 Jun 2019 135,993 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 135,977 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 122,485 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 118,571 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 118,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 110,229 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 105,132 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)

nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted

one of the offside rear sidelights not working

Pass 30 Jun 2014 101,290 miles

Arches have evidence of previously fouling tyres

Front brake discs corroding

Nearsde rear tyre tread low

Offside rear tyre low on tread, wearing outter edge and has a cut to tread area

Fail 30 Jun 2014 101,209 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Arches have evidence of previously fouling tyres

Front brake discs corroding

Nearsde rear tyre tread low

Offside rear tyre low on tread, wearing outter edge and has a cut to tread area

Pass 10 Jun 2013 92,145 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)

fuel filler cap sealing washer deteriorating

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted

offside rear tyre tread wearing low

Fail 7 Jun 2012 85,136 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 7 Jun 2012 85,136 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 24 Jun 2011 74,977 miles

both headlamp beam images poor

rear brake imbalance very high

Pass 9 Jun 2010 56,881 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 41,762 miles

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 4 Jul 2008 32,300 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 32,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 21,872 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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AF04 SXU is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AF04 SXU, 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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What year was AF04 SXU registered?

AF04 SXU is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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