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AU04 VYG

2004 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,969 mi
Last recorded151,969 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 VYG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2018 151,969 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 134,993 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 118,766 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 102,991 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 88,220 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 88,220 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,093 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 68,144 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on edgea

Pass 29 Mar 2011 59,690 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 51,810 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 44,407 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

offside front tyre 2mm

Fail 27 Mar 2009 44,407 miles

offside front tyre 2mm

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2008 36,658 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 23,559 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 VYG is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VYG, 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 VYG registered?

AU04 VYG is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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