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AP54 ARZ

2004 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

227,222 mi
Last recorded227,222 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 ARZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 227,222 miles

Parking brake performance only just met.

Pass 3 Oct 2022 210,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 197,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 197,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 187,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 176,427 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 165,383 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 155,504 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 155,504 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 149,664 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 149,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 141,175 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside Front suspension coil spring rubber seat worn

Offside Rear has nail in tread

Fail 4 Jan 2016 141,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline failure (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension coil spring rubber seat worn

Offside Rear has nail in tread

Fail 30 Dec 2014 130,740 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 130,740 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 120,503 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 112,297 miles

Centre Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 9 Dec 2011 99,554 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 87,957 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 87,957 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 76,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 76,093 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 57,014 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)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 39,019 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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AP54 ARZ is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP54 ARZ, 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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AP54 ARZ is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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