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AO04 UVW

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,117 mi
Last recorded148,117 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 148,117 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2025 140,626 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount notchy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 134,006 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 133,934 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 127,615 miles

Nearside Front Strut top bearing notchy

Pass 15 Dec 2021 122,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper top mount bearing rough

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 117,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 113,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 107,368 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 8 Jan 2019 107,355 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wet inside (4.1.2 (c))

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Dec 2017 99,883 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 99,882 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 95,127 miles

both front bottom arm (front) bushes worn to legal limit

Pass 18 Mar 2016 93,422 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 90,811 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 87,044 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 83,568 miles

both sides front bottom arms, front bushes starting to split

front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 22 Mar 2012 78,815 miles

both sides front bottom arms, front bushes worn

Pass 29 Mar 2011 68,346 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 58,905 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 58,905 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 49,846 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 40,229 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 29,270 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 UVW 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 83.3%.

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 AO04 UVW, 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 UVW is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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