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AO04 PUF

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

264,484 mi
Last recorded264,484 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 264,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 242,330 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 242,327 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 223,831 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 223,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2021 214,338 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 202,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 202,834 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 191,947 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 191,947 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear. front damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 176,615 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 176,584 miles

Central Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment on lever (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn rear inner d- bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 160,162 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 147,056 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 147,056 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 129,583 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 129,583 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 117,671 miles

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

edges of rear tyres wearing

handbrake lever has travel

nearside rear brake pads wearing

Pass 4 Jan 2014 108,621 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 108,621 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 99,182 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 87,306 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 87,306 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 78,190 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 68,490 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 59,633 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 49,276 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 37,332 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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AO04 PUF 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 67.9%.

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 AO04 PUF, 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 PUF is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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