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AP04 LHA

2004 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,327 mi
Last recorded165,327 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 LHA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 165,327 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 165,327 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component 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))

Pass 21 May 2020 146,427 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 137,429 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal split

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F disc slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Noise from engine at Idle

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R tyre slightly perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jun 2018 125,113 miles

o/s/f brake flexi pipe slight twist.

both front tyre valves perished.

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge.

Pass 8 Jun 2017 113,784 miles

front lower arm bushes starting to de-bond/split.

Fail 5 Jun 2017 113,783 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced o/s/r low on effort. (3.7.B.6b)

both front tyres worn close to 1.6mm and worn on inner edges.

front lower arm bushes starting to de-bond/split.

Pass 8 Jun 2016 102,779 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 102,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2015 89,435 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 89,383 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 78,618 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 71,683 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 71,683 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Jun 2012 66,926 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 66,926 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 61,960 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 61,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 53,305 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)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 53,305 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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)

front brake discs badly corroded

rear brake discs badly corroded

tyre pressures low

Pass 24 Apr 2009 44,029 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 36,652 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 36,652 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 24,985 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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AP04 LHA is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AP04 LHA, 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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AP04 LHA is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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