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AJ04 ZKU

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

201,983 mi
Last recorded201,983 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 ZKU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 201,983 miles

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

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

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

Under body covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2024 164,082 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 164,082 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 153,491 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 135,660 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 120,200 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 120,200 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 114,705 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 111,468 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 108,945 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 106,109 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 103,494 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 101,404 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 97,452 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 90,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 77,489 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 66,930 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 59,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 51,474 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 41,791 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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AJ04 ZKU is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AJ04 ZKU, 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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AJ04 ZKU is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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