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AK04 SEY

2004 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

224,002 mi
Last recorded224,002 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 SEY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 224,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

noise from offside rear suspension

oil leak

steering pivots have slight play

Pass 25 Aug 2016 210,813 miles

Centre Front oil leak

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ` (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 210,561 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Front oil leak

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ` (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 194,646 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal anti-slip rubber starting to deteriorate

brake pedal rubber starting to deteriorate

oil leak

side covers fitted to outer sills

under-tray covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2015 194,203 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber starting to deteriorate

side covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 25 Sep 2014 179,280 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

underside of vehicle covered in fluid (possibly diesel fuel)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2014 178,834 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

underside of vehicle covered in fluid (possibly diesel fuel)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2013 167,561 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge and outer wall deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2012 156,867 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 148,946 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 134,694 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 125,854 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 116,089 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 106,768 miles

Handbrake lever at limit of acceptable travel

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 106,768 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Handbrake lever at limit of acceptable travel

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AK04 SEY is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AK04 SEY, 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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AK04 SEY is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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