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AP04 WHH

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,923 mi
Last recorded184,923 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 WHH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 184,923 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nsf and osf

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

Nearside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tank strap corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 184,913 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nsf and osf

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

Nearside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tank strap corroded

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nsr and osr drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 182,185 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2024 179,915 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2023 177,126 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both sides have minor cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 174,183 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 174,181 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 170,603 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Unable to fully inspect rear seats/seat belts

Pass 1 Jun 2020 168,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 165,905 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 162,918 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 162,918 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour and both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 156,279 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 156,279 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 146,075 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 146,075 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 136,053 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 124,369 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 113,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front fog lamps not working

offside front fog lamp cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2013 113,046 miles

front fog lamps not working

offside front fog lamp cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2012 103,187 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 103,187 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 90,714 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 90,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 79,176 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

full inspection of vehicle prevented by fitting of sill trims

o/s/f fog light glass cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2009 72,903 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 61,034 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 44,756 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 WHH is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP04 WHH, 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 WHH is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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