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AO04 PWZ

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

173,018 mi
Last recorded173,018 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 PWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2022 173,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat / flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

n/s parking brake effort low

underside rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2021 170,913 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

lower windscreen cracked not effecting view of road ahead

Fail 25 Feb 2021 170,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

lower windscreen cracked not effecting view of road ahead

Pass 21 Feb 2020 169,597 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

lower windscreen cracked not effecting view of road

Pass 22 Feb 2019 167,870 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 167,870 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 165,895 miles

Central Lower windscreen cracked and damaged but does not effect view of road ahead

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 163,853 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

lower windscreen cracked but does not effect view of road ahead

Fail 22 Feb 2017 163,850 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

lower windscreen cracked but does not effect view of road ahead

Pass 24 Feb 2016 155,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

crack in bottom of screen but not in driver's view

fuel tank cap seal deteriating

Fail 19 Feb 2016 155,037 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

crack in bottom of screen but not in driver's view

fuel tank cap seal deteriating

Pass 16 Feb 2015 143,076 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2014 130,542 miles

slight noise from steering rack

Pass 22 Feb 2013 117,903 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 117,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 102,901 miles

Engine management light staying on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 102,901 miles

Engine management light staying on

Pass 31 Jan 2011 89,436 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 74,321 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 61,650 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 45,128 miles

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 28,788 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 PWZ is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver 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 AO04 PWZ, 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 PWZ is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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