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AU04 VYE

2004 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

219,735 mi
Last recorded219,735 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 VYE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 219,735 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 214,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 207,276 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 200,749 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 192,791 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 176,373 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 176,353 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 164,944 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 172,515 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2016 159,171 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 147,170 miles

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

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

os upper rear sidelamp inop

Fail 9 Apr 2015 147,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

os upper rear sidelamp inop

Pass 7 Apr 2014 135,994 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 135,991 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre just touching inner wing on full lock

Pass 2 Apr 2013 122,192 miles

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

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

park brake lever has long travel

Pass 29 Mar 2012 110,929 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 1 Apr 2011 100,098 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 88,086 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsf tyre inner edge low

Pass 2 Apr 2009 75,083 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 59,760 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 42,117 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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AU04 VYE is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU04 VYE, 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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What year was AU04 VYE registered?

AU04 VYE is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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