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AO04 POV

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

191,342 mi
Last recorded191,342 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 POV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2024 191,342 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 177,999 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 166,081 miles

offside front anti roll bar link ball joint worn

rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

Pass 20 Aug 2021 152,915 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front inner steering rack end worn

rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

Fail 20 Aug 2021 152,912 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front inner steering rack end worn

rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

Pass 21 Aug 2020 141,062 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 141,048 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 130,427 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 121,643 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 121,643 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 112,225 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play slight rumble (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 102,500 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Wish bone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 93,788 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 93,788 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 82,276 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 82,276 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 70,771 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 63,161 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 63,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 58,247 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 53,835 miles

advise corrosion to inner ft discs

ft inner suspension arm bushes showing signs of deterioration

Pass 6 Aug 2009 45,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside rear road wheels slight damage

offside repeater light out cover missing

Pass 30 Oct 2008 36,629 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 27,102 miles

both front tyres 2mm nearside rear2mm on edges offside rear tyre 3mm on edges

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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AO04 POV is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AO04 POV, 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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AO04 POV is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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